The Biography of Pha 'Brug-sgom Zhig-po called The Current of Compassion
Publisher: National Library of Bhutan
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Thimphu
Description: The Biography of Phajo Drugom Zhigpo is presented here for the first time in an English rendition. A true pioneer destined to pave the way for the dissemination of the Drukpa teachings in the Southern Lands - the former name for Bhutan - the compelling story of his advent in Bhutan and his ultimate triumph over his religious adverseries portrays a strong and charismatic personality. This 13th century ascetic and his numerous descedants played a significant religious and political role in turning Bhutan into a flourishing stronghold for the Drukpa order.

Phajo Drukgom Zhigpo was one the foremost disciples of Dharma Senge Sangye On the nephew and successor of the Drukpa founder Tsangpa Gyare Yeshe Dorje. He came from eastern Tibet and, following the advice of his master to go to a place 'south of Tibet', spread the Drukpa Kagyu lineage to Bhutan.
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