Khedrup Karma Lhawang, the great learned and accomplished master, was born in the mid-eighteenth century in Ahchog in the Palyul region of Kham, within the family of Rigzin Kunzang Sherab, with many marvellous signs.
Having awakened the sublime potency from a very young age, he could easily master the art of writing and reading without any difficulty. With the three pleasing actions, Khedrub Karma Lhawang relied upon many learned and realized masters like Khenchen Karma Tashi, and studied and contemplated the general sutras and tantras of Buddhadharma. In particular, he studied, contemplated and mastered the three secret teachings of the Ngagyur Nyingma tradition: do gyu sem sum (sutra, illusion, and mind) and all the secret transmissions and empowerments, thereby becoming an eminent master of Buddhadharma.
After the successful completion of his studies and practices, Khedrup Karma Lhawang was enthroned as the Fifth Throneholder of Palyul Namgyal Jangchub Choling. By shouldering the spiritual responsibility of upholding the victorious Palyul tradition, he bestowed the profound teachings and empowerments one after the other upon his disciples. Thus, his tireless activities gathered countless disciples.
Khedrub Karma Lhawang devoted the later part of his life to strict meditation by being in the state of absolute inactivity. As a result, he could display various manifestations and read others’ minds. These clear realizations were said to be the consequence of merging objective appearances with subjective perceptions.
Khedrub Karma Lhawang successfully completed the teachings, practices and activities for the welfare of sentient beings and particularly for the continuity of the Palyul lineage. Finally, he passed away by dissolving his mind into the great sphere of truth with numerous auspicious signs. This concludes the brief biography of the Fifth throneholder of Palyul Monastery and the Palyul tradition.
Series to be continued…
By Rigzod Editors
