Background
Shechen Gyaltsab was born at Dzokyi Tsolung within the region of Lhatok and Derge.
Shechen Gyaltsab was born at Dzokyi Tsolung within the region of Lhatok and Derge.
Shechen Gyaltsab"s full name was Shechen Gyaltsab Gyurme Pema Namgyal. Alak Zenkar Rinpoche states that Shechen Gyaltsab:
Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo recognised him as a tulku, the reincarnation of Orgyen Rangjung Dorje and he was installed as the fourth regent (Tibetan: "Gyaltsab") of Shechen Tennyi Dargye Ling monastery. From Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, he received empowerments and instructions on the practices of Vajrakilaya.
Shechen Gyaltsab focused upon the phases of kye rim (Generation Phase) and dzog rim (Completion Phase) in his sadhana for more than twenty years.
Shechen Gyaltsab traversed the advanced bhumi and realized the sadhana of Clear Light.