Trulshik Dongak Lingpa

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Tertön Trülshik Dongak Lingpa (Wyl. 'khrul zhig mdo sngags gling pa) aka Kunzang Thongdrol Dorje (b. 19th century-d. 1922) — a famous discoverer of spiritual treasures, and the immediate predecessor of Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche. He was considered to be the manifestation of Ananda, as well as of Aryadeva, Thönmi Sambhota, the abbot Shantarakshita, the translator Vairotsana and Rechungpa. His primary teacher was Kunzang Dechen Dorje (1843-1891), and his foremost disciple was Ngawang Tendzin Norbu (1867-1942).