The Founder of Tibetan Buddhism in Tibet itself, in the middle of the eighth century. He established the Nyingmapa sect, known as the ancient ones.
8th cent. Indian who introduced Buddhism to Tibet.
(Tib. Pema Jungne, Guru Rinpoche). Semi-historical Indian tantric teacher who is regarded as being principally responsible for the introduction of the Old Tantra tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet in the late 8th century. For the NYINGMAPA tradition he is also important as a Tantric deity, particularly in GURU-YOGA (q.v.).
One of the Mhasiddhas -- Great Indian Tantric Masters renowned for effecting changes in the phenomenal world through spiritual power, Padmasambhave was a meditation master and healer who established the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition in Tibet and founded the first monastery there.
The second Buddha who brought the Tantric teachings to Tibet.
(Sanskrit "Lotus-born") The great Indian mahasiddha who is regarded as the principal founder of Tibetan Buddhism in general and the founder of the Nyingma lineage in particular. Padmasambhava is often referred to as "Guru Rinpoche" meaning "precious guru".
or "Guru Rinpoche": Great Indian tantric master, who came to Tibet in 817 AD With his SIDDHIS he dispelled evil forces which obstructed Buddhism in Tibet.
( Skt.): Literally, "lotus-born." Padmasambhava, an Indian mahasiddha, is regarded as the founder of Tibetan Buddhism in general and of the Nyingma lineage in particular. During the 8th century, King Trisong Detsen invited Padmasambhava to subjugate evil forces obstructing the propagation of Buddhism in Tibet. He spread the vajrayana teachings and hid countless spiritual treasures (terma) for the sake of generations to come. Padmasambhava is also referred to as Guru Rinpoche.
(Skt); pad ma ’byung gnas (Tib). An early master who was instrumental in establishing Buddhism within Tibet. He is renowned for pacifying evil spirits and helping to make Tibet a suitable environment in which the Dharma could flourish.
is also referred to as Guru Rinpoche or "Precious Teacher" He introduced vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet. A renowned saint and scholar of the eighth century, he became a central figure in the shaping of Buddhism's history in Tibet. Born from the lotus of compassion and revered as the 'second Buddha', he entered this world to enlighten all beings. As his biography relates, Padmasambhava is the manifestation of the mind of Avalokitesvara, the speech of Amitabha, and the body of Sakyamuni Buddha. All the Buddhas of the Ten Directions and the Three Times of past, present and future are identical in essence and unitively embodied in Padmasambhava. Just as the Buddha's teaching is the same for all but is interpreted variously by those on different stages of the spiritual path, so Padmasambhava appears in different ways according to the receptivity of those seeking liberation. , more Padma Thotreng Tsal (padma thod phreng rtsal). The secret name of Guru Rinpoche meaning 'Powerful Lotus of the Garland of Skulls.'
Padmasambhava (also Padmakara or Padma Raja) (Ch: è“®è¯ç”Ÿä¸Šå¸«, Pinyin: Lian Hua Sheng Shang Shi; Tib: Pema Jungne, Wylie: padma 'byung gnas), in Sanskrit meaning "lotus-born", is said to have brought Tantric Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century. In Bhutan and Tibet he is better known as Guru Rinpoche ("Precious Master") where followers of the Nyingma school regard him as the second Buddha.
