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Padmasambhava
Padmasambhava (c. 8th century), an Indian tantric master invited to Tibet by King Trisong Detsen, subdued local deities, established the Samye monast…
Timeline
- 701–760Uddiyana · SwatHe studied under many masters in India and Nepal, practicing exoteric and esoteric teachings, and was renowned for his supernatural powers and demon-subduing abilities. Later invited by the Tibetan royal house, he set out for Tibet to propagate the Dharma.
- c. 760–774Samye Monastery · Zhanang CountyWorking with Shantarakshita, he propagated Buddhism in Tibet, subdued the protector deities of local beliefs, participated in the completion of Samye Monastery and the ordination of the first Tibetans, taught esoteric teachings such as Dzogchen, and buried treasure texts for future generations.
- c. 774–800Various parts of Tibet · TibetAfter completing his core mission of propagating the Dharma in Tibet, he left, entrusting his teachings to disciples and burying treasure texts. His lineage continued through disciples such as Yeshe Tsogyal and became the fundamental source of Nyingma faith.
Sources
- The Lotus-Born: The Life Story of Padmasambhava — Yeshe Tsogyal (trad.); Erik Pema Kunsang (trans.) (1993)
- A Cultural History of Tibet — David Snellgrove; Hugh Richardson (1995)