Background
Thongwa Dönden was born in Ngomto Shakyam near Karma Gon in Kham.
Thongwa Dönden was born in Ngomto Shakyam near Karma Gon in Kham.
He was recognized during his first visit at the Karma Gon monastery and joined the monastery to be taught by the Shamarpa. Thongwa Dönden therefore set out to write many prayers and form many rituals. Thongwa strengthened the lineage by having the Shangpa and Shijay lineage join their lineage and making sure that the different teachings were compatible with each other.