One of the six classes of sentient beings, tormented by their own impure karmic perception, which causes them to suffer tremendously from craving, hunger and thirst. +
(1828/1849-1904) — Drubwang Tsoknyi the first; an emanation of Milarepas disciple, Rechungpa, and the tertön Ratna Lingpa; contemporary of Khyentse, Kongtrul and Chokling. +
the Lotus-Born master who brought Vajrayana to Tibet in the eight century; also referred to as Guru Rinpoche, the precious teacher. For more details on this master's life, see ''The Lotus-Born''. +
''(Dzogchen Nyingtig)'', teachings of Dzogchen brought to Tibet by Vimalamitra and Padmasambhava as for instance arranged by Longchenpa in the Four Branches of Heart Essence, the Nyingtig Yabzhi. +
master adept in the rituals and meaning of Vajrayana, from whom one receives tantric teaching and empowerment; can also refer to the master who presides over a tantric ritual. +