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	Druk Foundation Ltd (Drukpa Hong Kong)
		The Twelfth Gyalwang Drukpa's father is the Nyingmapa master Bairo Tulku Rinpoche, the incarnation of Buddha Vairocana and 36th incarnation of the pandit Vairochana.
		The Twelfth Gyalwang Drukpa was born in northern India, at Lake Rewalsar or 'Tso Pema' (the 'Lotus Lake') - a place sacred to Guru Padmasambhava.
		From an early age, the Twelfth Gyalwang Drukpa manifested the extraordinary characteristics of a sublime spiritual being.
	www.drukpa-hk.org /about/drukpa.html (843 words)

	International Religious Freedom Report 2002: Bhutan
		The Drukpa discipline of the Kagyupa school, a branch of Mahayana Buddhism, is the state religion.
		The Drukpa discipline is practiced predominantly in the western and central parts of the country, although there are adherents in other parts of the country.
		The inhabitants of the western and central parts of the country mainly, but not exclusively, are ethnic Ngalops, the descendants of Tibetan immigrants who predominate in government and the civil service and whose cultural norms and dress have been declared by the monarchy to be the standard for all citizens.
	www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/irf/2002/14022.htm (0 words)

	ONE NATION ONE PEOPLE SLOGAN
		Gho and Kira are the traditional costumes of the northern Drukpas and not at all suited to the warm climate of the southern foothills.
		Drukpa traditions such as Driglam Namzha is a part of fundamentalism that seeks to restore a Drukpa mythical status quo of Bhutanese society dominated by the Buddhist clerics and old customs.
		Drukpa Buddhism as the preserve of the monarch has been used actively by the state to immobilise the political opposition, marginalization of young educated people and as a means of consolidating its political control.
	www.geocities.com /bhutaneserefugees/onenation.html (2121 words)

	Druk Foundation Ltd (Drukpa Hong Kong)
		The Annual Drukpa Council (ADC) is created by His Holiness the Twelfth Gyalwang Drukpa to spread the sacredness of the Drukpa Lineage to others in every way possible in order to benefit as many sentient beings.
		The ADC would be an event for the Masters and followers of the Drukpa Lineage to come together and exchange views on ways and means to restore the past glory of the Lineage.
		Both the experienced and young Rinpoches of the Drukpa Lineage will be requested to give teachings and share their wisdom and experience during the ADC.
	www.drukpa-hk.org (399 words)

	The Drukpa Kagyu Heritage Project - Overview
		The Drukpa Kagyu tradition is one of the schools of the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
		The East Tibetan (Kham) branch of the Drukpa Kagyus were headed for generations by the succesive incarnations of the great Khamtrul Rinpoche who established the principal seat of the Eastern Tibetan Drukpa Kagyu tradition at an isolated centre called Khampagar.
		Adeu Rinpoche, who at that point was the only holder of the whole Eastern Drukpa Kagyu tradition surviving, was attempting to ensure the survival of the Drukpa Kagyu tradition by transmitting the entire set of empowerments and reading transmissions of the tradition to all of the tulkus and teachers concerned.
	www.tibet.dk /dkhp/overview.htm (1156 words)

	Explore Bhutan >>> Yangphel Travel (Site not responding. Last check: )
		He was recognized as the reincarnation of the great Drukpa scholar Pema Karpo (1527-1592) - himself the incarnation of Tsangpa Gyare Yeshe Dorje (1161-1211), the founder of the Drukpa Kagyupa branch - and was groomed as a potential successor to the Drukpa throne.
		The principal threats to his increasing authority came externally from Tibet, initially from the Tsang Desi and later from the controlling Gelugpa School, and internally from a coalition of the other religious schools in the region called the "five groups of lamas".
		By 1656 central and eastern Bhutan had been brought under Drukpa political rule, thus concluding the process of internal integration and heralding the birth of the nation.
	www.yangphel.com /learn/history/unification.html (861 words)

	The Fifth Drukpa - The Gyalwang Drukpa's website
		The 5th Gyalwang Drukpa, Pagsam Wangpo, was born in Chongye (in Tsang, western Tibet) into the same family as the 5th Dalai Lama.
		During his time, the Drukpa lineage was most popular in the Himalayan range around northern India, and Pagsam Wangpo received the royal patronage of many kings in the area.
		He was the 18th Abbot of Ralung, the first Drukpa monastery to be established in Tibet.
	www.drukpa.org /eng/biographies/reincarnations/drukpa05.htm (0 words)

	Drukpa UK
		It is our distinct pleasure to announce the official launching of the Annual Drukpa Council website (www.drukpacouncil.org), complete with the tentative programs and several other information.
		This is the chance for everyone and especially the followers of the Drukpa Lineage to open our hearts to the suffering of others and truly practice “Live to Love”.
		As most of you are aware, the Annual Drukpa Council created by the enlightened mind of H.H. Gyalwang Drukpa is to be held this December in Nepal.
	www.drukpa.org.uk (1162 words)

	Tibetan Buddhism: His Eminence the Eighth Dorzong Rinpoche - Drukpa Kagyud Lineage
		The founder of the Drukpa Kagyu Lineage was Lingshen Repa, Pema Dorje (1128-1188).
		Century came Pema Karpo “White Lotus”, the fourth Drukchen Rinpoche, one of the best-known Drukpa Kagyu lineage holders, acknowledged as an emanation of Avalokiteshvara.
		According to the records and history of the Drukpa Kagyu monasteries in Kham written by the 8th Khamtrul Rinpoche in 1961, Taktsang Repa, Khampa Karma Tenphel and Konchok Gyalpo were the most important at the time.
	www.dorzongrinpoche.org /drkp_lin.htm (0 words)

	Buddhist Revivalism and Fundamentalism: Bhutan4Christ
		The king and royal family, Drasthang (Drukpa monastic bureaucracy), Dzonkha language teachers, ministers, businessmen expecting rewards from the government and traditionalist elements in the bureaucracy, army and police form the inner core of Drukpa revivalists.
		The feudal Drukpa Buddhist fundamentalism has imposed and prescribed strict adherence to the set of Buddhist dogmas and beliefs among the Bhutanese population.
		Drukpa Buddhism as the preserve of the monarch has been used actively by the state to immobilise the political opposition, marginalisation of young educated people and as a means of consolidating its political control.
	bhutan4christ.com /buddhist.html (1729 words)

	Himalayan-hidden Drukpa people to be focus of prayer & fasting (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Because of their isolation in the treacherous terrain of the Himalaya Mountains -- and their resistance to change -- the Drukpa are virtually untouched by the gospel.
		Bhutanese leaders consider Christianity a threat to the preservation of their culture, and the few Christians in the country may be denied education and lose jobs and citizenship.
		"[The Drukpa] are stuck in a cycle of deception," says "Nathaniel," a Christian familiar with the country whose name is changed to protect his identity.
	www.worthynews.com /news-features/bhutan-prayer-fasting.html (346 words)

	The Gyalwang Drukpa
		I want to officially announce that the First Annual Drukpa Council will happen between 27th December 2008 and 5th January 2009...
		I am here in Europe fulfilling a promise I made the last time I was here, to teach and to share...
		No part of this website may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the office of the Twelfth Gyalwang Drukpa.
	www.drukpa.org (719 words)

	the bhutanese refugees -- historical background
		The Bhutanese government, which is predominantly Drukpa, feared their Buddhism-based culture was slowly being swamped by the Hindu traditions and cultural practices of the Lhotshampas.
		Lhotshampas were identified as a threat to the Drukpa monarchy and legislation was passed that attempted to destroy their cultural and religious identity.
		Use of Dzonkha, the Drukpa dialect, was made mandatory in all public areas despite the inability of a large number of Lhotshampas to speak the dialect and the fact that king Wangchuk himself was known to speak Nepali language in casual conversations.
	www.chhahari.com /bhutan/bhutan_hist.html (1535 words)

	Keith Dowman / The Divine Madman
		The Tantric Buddhist Master Drukpa Kunley is one of Tibet's foremost saints and yogis and the patron saint of Bhutan.
		Drukpa Kunley continued on to Jayul where he found a company of intoxicated, Small Tent People from Bhutan, singing songs and drinking chung on the roof of the Jayul fort during a Sacramental Offering to the Gods and Protectors.
		This was the beginning of the spread of the Drukpa Kahgyu Tradition in the eastern borderlands.
	www.keithdowman.net /books/dm.htm (5220 words)

	Bhutan's Divine Madman
		Drukpa Kunley was born in Tibet in the year of the wood-pig in the eighth cycle—or, as we would call it, 1455.
		He is adored by the Bhutanese who, despite being a very conservative society who never show affection in public, protect their homes from evil spirits and promote fertility by painting cartoon images of flying phalluses on the outside walls of their houses.
		Near the town of Punakha, Drukpa Kunley founded a monastery dedicated to fertility.
	www.calnative.com /stories/n_madman.htm (496 words)

	They live in Shangri-La, but the Drukpa need Christ - International Mission Board, SBC
		The Drukpa worship a pantheon of Buddhist gods and demons who are depicted graphically in every business, building and home.
		While a handful of Drukpa Christians maintain their faith, the strict Buddhist climate does not allow for variation in religion.
		To participate in the Day of Prayer and Fasting for the Drukpa of Bhutan, order a free video resource kit or request a copy of the April issue of "the Commission." Call toll-free 800-866-3621, visit www.imb.org/resources or e-mail resource.center@imb.org (include name, church name, shipping address, city, state, Zip Code, e-mail address and daytime phone).
	www.imb.org /core/story.asp?LanguageID=1709&StoryID=654 (1051 words)

	Kagyu Lineages (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Drukpa (or Drugpa) Kagyu founded by Ling Repa (1128-1189) a disciple of Tsangpa Gyare who was another of Gampopa's disciples.
		It seems the Karma Kagyu, the Drikung Kagyu, and Drukpa Kagyu comprise at least 90% of contemporary Kagyupa.
		Drukpa is a nickname for Bhutanese people because Bhutan has frequent thunderstorms, which are associated with the activity of celestial dragons.
	www.khandro.net /kagyu_schools.htm (956 words)

	Simhanada---His Holiness the 12th Gyalwang Drukpa
		In particular, he is the supreme head of the Drukpa lineage.
		The Gyalwang Drukpa would often proclaim that he was a high Lama to his parents.
		Since an early age, the Gyalwang Drukpa was always known for his love and compassion, and also his inability to consume the flesh of other beings.
	www.simhas.org /drukchen.html (0 words)

	800 Years of Legacy in Ladakh
		Since Tsangpa Gyare, the 1st Gyalwang Drukpa who founded the Drukpa lineage in the 12th century AD, was recognized as the authentic reincarnation of Naropa, this explains the historical connections between Ladakh, Naropa and the Drukpa lineage.
		In early 17th century AD, a great master of the Drukpa lineage known as Taktsang Repa came to Ladakh under the instruction of the fifth Gyalwang Drukpa Pagsam Wangpo.
		His Holiness the Twelfth Gyalwang Drukpa often says that Ladakh is one of his favorite places to practice and to teach.
	ladakh.drukpa.com (746 words)

	Drukpa Penang, Druk Tharpa Choling
		Many thanks to Drukpa Dharmashri and Drukpa KL for their support!
		His Holiness, the spiritual head of the Drukpa Lineage, is an accomplished master in both the Nyingma and Sarma schools of Tibetan Buddhism, which include the Mahamudra and Dzogchen lineage.
		Those who have already the good fortune to meet him feel, above all, personally and deeply touched by his great wisdom and compassion.
	www.drukpa.org.my (223 words)

	Drukpa UK Photo Archive - Home
		User galleriesThis category contains albums that belong to Drukpa UK users.
		Drukpa Trust is a UK registered charity No. 1014948
		Drukpa UK is a UK registered charity No. 1120665
	www.drukpa.org.uk /photoalbum/index.php (184 words)

	Snow Lion Publications: Snow Lion Newsletter- Lineage Blessings: Lama Surya Das and H.H. 12th Gyalwang Drukpa
		His Holiness the 12th Gyalwang Drukpa is the Head of the Drukpa School of Tibetan Buddhism, one of Tibet's great practice lineages.
		Masters don't hide in a monastery or a corner of Dzogchen or Mahamudra, shutting out the chaos, noise and pain and closing their eyes to the world.
		The Drukpa lineage has specialized in meditation and inner yoga and is not very much into academic things.
	www.snowlionpub.com /pages/N73_5.php (0 words)

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