Lineage

Our site presents various lineages, each carrying unique traditions and teachings passed down through generations of masters. Discover their rich heritage, practices, and wisdom that continue to guide practitioners on their spiritual path.

Shyijé

Named after a line in the Heart Sutra, Shijé (« Pacification of Suffering ») derives from teachings brought to Tibet by Padampa Sangyé. Though not an independent school, it served as a primary inspiration for Machik Labdrön’s conception of the Chö lineage.

Shuksep Lochen Chönyi Zangmo

One of the most revered female masters of the last century, Shuksep Lochen Chönyi Zangmo (1865-1953) was a Longchen Nyingtik lineage holder who led an outstanding community of practicing nuns at Shuksep monastery, focusing on the Khandro Gékyang Chö practice.

Padampa Sangyé

Padampa Sangyé, an Indian mahāsiddha of the 11th-12th century, traveled to Tibet multiple times, transmitting Prajnaparamita, Mahamudra, and Zhijé (Pacifying) teachings. He is closely linked to Chö lineages as the teacher of Machik Labdrön.

Machik Labdrön

Machik Labdrön (11th-12th c.), known as « Sole Mother, Torch of Lab, » was the female master who founded the Chö (« cutting through ») lineage—uniquely, the only Tibetan-conceived practice accepted in India. She spent her final years at Zangri Khangmar.

Chö

Introduced by the yogini Machik Labdrön, Chö (« Cutting ») is the only Buddhist tradition to originate in Tibet and spread to India. Rooted in Prajnaparamita, this practice goes far beyond body-offering rituals to encompass the complete path to awakening.