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What was Pema Lingpa holding when he emerged from the Burning Lake?
What was Pema Lingpa holding when he emerged from the Burning Lake?
- A statue the size of a fist (correct)
- A statue the size of a house
- A treasure casket only
- A butter lamp only
How many wives did Pema Lingpa have?
How many wives did Pema Lingpa have?
- Two (correct)
- One
- Four
- Three
What is the name of the district where the Burning Lake is located?
What is the name of the district where the Burning Lake is located?
- Bumthang District (correct)
- Thimphu District
- Paro District
- Punakha District
What did Pema Lingpa reveal throughout his life?
What did Pema Lingpa reveal throughout his life?
What is the name of the House that is a notable descendant of Pema Lingpa?
What is the name of the House that is a notable descendant of Pema Lingpa?
How many emanations of Pema Lingpa are there?
How many emanations of Pema Lingpa are there?
What is Pema Lingpa considered in Tibetan Buddhism?
What is Pema Lingpa considered in Tibetan Buddhism?
Where was Pema Lingpa born?
Where was Pema Lingpa born?
Who is Pema Lingpa's father?
Who is Pema Lingpa's father?
What did Padmasambhava give to Pema Lingpa?
What did Padmasambhava give to Pema Lingpa?
How many treasures did Pema Lingpa reveal in his lifetime?
How many treasures did Pema Lingpa reveal in his lifetime?
Who did Guru Rinpoche transmit the heart practices to?
Who did Guru Rinpoche transmit the heart practices to?
What is the name of Pema Lingpa's mother?
What is the name of Pema Lingpa's mother?
In which year was Pema Lingpa born?
In which year was Pema Lingpa born?
Study Notes
Pema Lingpa's Life and Significance
- Born in 1450 in Chel, Bumthang, central Bhutan, to Lama Döndrup Zangpo and Drogmo Pema Drolma
- Considered an incarnation of the Omniscient One Drimé Ozer (Longchenpa)
- Showed extraordinary abilities as a child, learning reading, writing, ironwork, and carpentry without instruction
Spiritual Significance
- Received an inventory of 108 major termas from Padmasambhava at Yigé Drukma
- Revealed about half of the prophesied treasures, containing the essence of all 108 treasures
- Cycles of the three heart practices transmitted to Princess Pemasel by Guru Rinpoche:
- The Lama Jewel Ocean
- The Union of Samantabhadra's Intentions
- The Great Compassionate One: The Lamp That Illuminates Darkness
Miraculous Acts
- Dove with a burning butter lamp into the Burning Lake in Bumthang District, emerging with a statue and treasure casket
- Lamp remained burning, proving his authenticity
Legacy
- Highly regarded by all four principal schools of Tibetan Buddhism
- Revealed precious treasures, gave empowerments and teachings, and established a tradition that endures
- Married twice, with notable descendants including the House of Wangchuck
- Pema Lingpa lineage of empowerments and guidance continues through the three lines of Body, Speech, and Mind emanations
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Description
Pema Lingpa, a prominent Bhutanese saint and siddha of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. Learn about his life, importance, and contributions to Tibetan Buddhism.
