Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje
Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje (1800–1866) was a Tibetan Buddhist tertön (treasure revealer) and one of the great masters of the Rimé movement.
Background
Born in the Kham region of eastern Tibet, Do Khyentse was recognized as a reincarnate master and received training from numerous teachers of all Tibetan Buddhist schools. He was a close collaborator of Jamgon Kongtrull Lodro Thaye](/person/kongtrul-lodro-thaye) and Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa in the Rimé movement.
Spiritual Contribution
Do Khyentse revealed numerous termas (hidden treasure teachings) and composed original works on meditation and ritual. He played a key role in preserving rare texts from various Tibetan Buddhist traditions and transmitting them to his students. His terma revelations included important practice texts that continue to be used in the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions.
Legacy and Impact
Do Khyentse’s terma revelations and scholarly compilations enriched the religious life of Tibetan Buddhism. His collaboration with other Rimé masters helped preserve a vast body of teachings that might otherwise have been lost to sectarian conflict. He is remembered as one of the great tertöns of the 19th century.
Verification Notes
- Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje’s dates and terma revelations are documented in Nyingma historical sources.
- His revealed texts are preserved and practiced in modern Nyingma lineages.