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Jamgön Kongtrul

1813–1899 · 19th century · Also known as Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Thayé

Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Thayé was a Tibetan Buddhist scholar and teacher from Kham and one of the founders of the non-sectarian Rimé movement. Working with Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, he gathered teachings from all the Tibetan traditions into vast collections known as the Five Treasuries. He was based at Palpung Monastery in the kingdom of Derge.

Jamgön Kongtrul
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