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Phagmo Drupa Dorje Gyalpo Phagmo Drupa Dorje Gyalpo (1110-1170), was one of the three main disciples of Gampopa Sonam Rinchen who established the Dagpo Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, and also a disciple of Sachen Kunga Nyingpo (1092-1158) one of the founders of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism. He was the elder brother of Kathog Dampa Deshek (1122-1192), who founded Kathog monastery and the Kathog branch of the Nyingma school. Phagmo Drupa was born in southern Kham to a family of the Wa We-na clan. His parents died when he was seven years old and he was taken care by his paternal uncle, a monk who helped with his education. He demonstrated a talent for calligraphy, reading and writing. At age eighteen he travelled to U-Tsang, where he spent most of his life. He studied the Kadampa and related teachings. He met Düsum Khyenpa when they were studying under illustrious scholar Gyamarpa in Tölung. He took the monastic ordination in 1138 at age twenty-eight. He met Sachen Kunga Nyingpo (1092-1158)1, a renowned Sakya master, and studied with him for twelve years. In 1151, at age forty-one Phagmo Drupa met Gampopa Sonam Rinchen who was 72 years old, at his seat, Daklha Gampo. Initially, Gampopa did not receive him and he had to spend few days building a shelter. After that he received instruction on Mahamudra and achieved profound experience. After Gampopa’s death in 1153, Phagmo Drupa went to meditate in wilderness areas. A hermit gave him his meditation hut near the city of Tsetang, a place where the monastery of Densatil was later built. He stayed there from 1158 until his death in 1170.2 Size: Size without Brocade: 20 inches by 30 inches Shipping: We ship within 2 business day. DHL Shipping: 5 to 8 business days with tracking number. Insurance against loss. We do wholesale too. Our one and only priority in this business is to provide "Hassle free Customer Satisfaction". We have "Quality Products" with "Cheapest Price" in the market. Please contact us to resolve any issues. Contact us via email before leaving any negative or neutral comments. We promise you that we will resolve any issues. Please confirm the return address with us before returning the product.