THANGKAS AND STATUES
In the 1950s, many precious thangkas (traditional Tibetan paintings) and statues associated with the Lelung cycle of teachings were lost or destroyed. Lelung Rinpoche has begun a process of recreating these images, which are of great cultural significance for the Tibetan people. In order to ensure authenticity of the newly created images, he hopes to commission older, experienced artists who saw the originals before they disappeared.
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FIFTH LELUNG RINPOCHE (1697-1740)
An heroic figure in the history of the Lelung lineage, the Fifth Lelung Rinpoche, Pema Zhepai Dorje, revealed many sacred teachings, wrote numerous manuscripts and built a new monastery in Lelung Valley
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KHANDRO SANGWA YESHE
Khandro Sangwa Yeshe is the main cycle of teachings from the Lelung lineage. Concealed by Guru Padmasambhava, these teachings were later rediscovered by the Fifth Lelung Rinpoche who taught them widely
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LHAMO NYIMA SHYONNU
Lhamo Nyima Shyonnu, a special protector of the Lelung teachings. This thangka, which was commissioned in 1998, belongs to the 11th Lelung Rinpoche
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TOBDEN DAKSHUL WANGPO
Tobden Dakshul Wangpo, protector of the Dzogchen teachings. This photo was taken near the sacred lake in Tsopema, India. The lake is connected with Guru Padmasambhava
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