Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche (1846-1912) was a student of Jamgon Kongtrul, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, and Paltrul Rinpoche; he was blessed by Manjushri, the full accomplished Buddha of wisdom. His work is an exceptional treasure of wisdom, compassion, and scholarship. Mipham Rinpoche became one of the greatest scholars of his time and his collected works fill more than thirty volumes. His chief disciple was Shechen Gyaltsab Pema Namgyal.
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The extremely gifted and learned Tibetan master, Jamgon Mipham
Rinpoche (1846-1912) studied with many great masters from all
traditions. Accomplished in all five fields of knowledge, he
remains the example of perfect scholarship. His unexcelled deeds in
teaching and composing Buddhist treatises are immense."
--Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, author of The Bardo Guidebook and Present
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