Introduction

  The 8 lineages of practice

  The rimay movement

  History

  Unique qualities of the Shangpa Lineage

  Vajradhara

  Niguma

  Sukhasiddhi

  Vajrasanapa or Punyakara (11th century)

  Maitripa (1007-1078)

  Râhula (11th century)

  Khyungpo Naljor (990-1139)

  Mochokpa (1110-1170?)

  Kyergangpa (1143 – 1216)

  Rigongpa (1175-1247)

  Sangye Tönpa (1213-1285)

  Shangtonpa (1234-1309)

  Zhonnu Drup (d. 1319)

  Gyaltsen Bum (1261-1334)

  Tsultrim Gon

  Ridro Rechen

  Shangkarwa (1353-1435)

  Palzang (1398-1465)

  Taranatha (1575-1634)

  Thang Tong Gyalpo (1385–1464 or 1361–1485)

  Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Thaye (1813-1899)

  Lama Norbu Töndrup (1880-1954?)

  Vajradhara Kalu Rinpoche (1904 – 1989)

  Vajradhara Bokar Rinpoche (1940 – 2004)

  Teachings and practices

  Introduction

  History

  Shangpa three years retreat centers worldwide

  Bibliography

  Asia

  North America

  South America

  Europe