Adzom Drukpa was an influential Nyingma lama in the Longchen Nyingtik lineage of Dzogchen and a major figure of late nineteenth century Khams. He established the religious community of Adzom Gar in Tromtar, near the site of his birth. A legend explains the origin of the Adzom name: the family, apparently of Mongolian ancestry, traced its lineage back to an Amdo minister during the era of the Third Dalai Lama. A member of the family, Lama Sanggye Tashi, had five brothers all called Tashi; the five Tashis were each identified as incarnate lamas. A servant named Khage said of this, “A tser-mo! (Wonderful!) All five boys are Tashi and all of them are lamas!” He further said, “Adzompo” (What a fortunate occurrence!). Following that a newly established residence was called “Adzom Labrang” and its lamas and successors were known by the title of “Adzom.”
Posted on: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 14:15:13 +0000
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