The Palyul lineage was founded in either 1632 or 1665 by Rigdzin Kunzang Sherab, a disciple of Terton Migyur Dorje, and Karma Chagmed. The monastery specializes in kama practices, the termas of Ratna Lingpa and Tulku Migyur Dorje (1645-67). The current head of Palyul Monastery is the Fifth Karma Kuchen.
The following are the inspired masters who contributed to the teachings practiced within the Palyul lineage. You can click on the link below each image to read the biography.
To date, Palyul has had 12 throne-holders in its history. According to His Holiness Penor Rinpoche, while Nyingma is generally practiced as a Ngagpa tradition, within Palyul it has never been true. The Lineage Holders of Palyul have always been fully-ordained.
First Drubwang Pedma Norbu Bio
First Karma Kuchen Rinpoche Bio
Second Drubwang Pedma Norbu Bio
Third Drubwang Pedma Norbu Bio
Sources include Wikipedia, Rigpa Wiki, and most of all Pathgate.org, who gave us permission to use their thangka images and biographies
