Khyungpo Naljor and Shangpa Lineage
This thangka comes from the collection of the 3rd Jamgön Kongtrül, Lodrö Chökyi Sengé (1954-1992). It depicts Khyungpo Naljor, who originated the Shangpa lineage, with his main Indian masters : Niguma, Sukhasiddhi, Maitripa, Rahula, Dorjé Denpa and Abhaya. The « Seven Jewels » of the Shangpa lineage shown here are : Vajradhara, Niguma, Khyungpo Naljor, Mokchokpa Rinchen Tsöndrü, Kyergangpa, Nyentönpa and Sangyé Tönpa. Below are prominent masters of the transmission : Khyungpo Tsültrim Gön, Thangtong Gyelpo of the Thangluk branch, Jé Künga Drölchok and Taranatha of the Jonang lineage, Jamyang Khyentsé Wangpo, Jamgön Kongtrül Lodrö Thayé, Karsé Kongtrül (a trülku of Lodrö Thayé) and Kalu Rangjung Künchab.
1) Vajradhara
2) Niguma
3) Sukhasiddhi
4) Maitripa
5) Rahula
6) Dorjé Denpa
7) Abhaya
8) Khyungpo Naljor
9) Mokchokpa Rinchen Tsöndrü
10) Kyergangpa
11) Nyentönpa
12) Sangyé Tönpa
13) Thangtong Gyelpo
14) Khyungpo Tsültrim Gön
15) Jé Künga Drölchok
16) Jamyang Khyentsé Wangpo
17) Jamgön Khyentsé Öser (Karsé Kongtrül)
18) Taranatha
19) Kalu Rangjung Künchab
20) Jamgön Kongtrül Lodrö Thayé