Padmasambhava, Guru Rinpoche (Tibetan: pe ma jung ne. English: Lotus Born): one of the three principal founders of Buddhism in Tibet. (See Padmasambhava Life-story Painting).

Pemasambhava Pema Jungne Biographical Details

"Miraculous buddha arising from a lotus, unborn, undying, possessing a vajra body, performing the activity of all buddhas of the three times; homage to Padmasambhava." (Nyingma liturgical verse).

Amongst Tibetans, the most popular among the many teachers to bring Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century, Padmasambhava has numerous forms representing outer, inner and secret aspects. Within the Kama (Oral) Tradition of the Nyingmapa School, Padmasambhava was born in Northern India as the son of a king or minister. In the Terma (Treasure) Tradition he was born on a lotus in the middle of Dhanakosha lake as an emanation of the Buddha Amitabha.

Jeff Watt 12-2007