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Subject: Atisha (Three Deities)

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The three deities, Naga Apalala, the Pishaci Sisters and Kholpo Kundhali, all arise from the same lineage according to the Rinjung Gyatsa text of Jonang Taranata.

Rinjung Gyatsa Lineage:
Vajrapani, Atisha, Ame Chenpo, Nezurpa, Gya Chagriwa, Dagpo Lhaje, Dusum Khyenpa, Drogon Rechen, Trebo Chokyi Gyatso, (see the Go Dog lineage), Kunga Drolchog, Taglung Rinpoche Namgyal Puntsog, [Taranata Kunga Nyingpo]. (Volume 2, folios 302-303).

Jeff Watt 9-2022