Mahaparinirvana of Longchenpa Today marks the observance of Mahaparinirvana(the great passing) of Longchenpa(1308–1364), one of the most revered masters of Tibetan Buddhism and a luminary of the Nyingma tradition. Longchenpa's Mahaparinirvana is a time for reflection on his profound legacy and the timeless wisdom he imparted through his teachings and writings. Longchenpa's life was a testament to the depth of Dzogchen (Great Perfection) practice, and his passing symbolizes the ultimate realizati

Cave of Kuenkhen Longchenpa Gangri Thökar (གངས་རི་ཐོད་དཀར) 'The White Skull Snow Mountain', is a famous peak in Central Tibet, approximately 25km S-SW of Lhasa. It was here, in the hermitage of Orgyen Dzong, that Longchenpa taught and composed many of his most important writings including the Seven Treasuries. ~ GBoW Admins | Great Beings of the World