Khakhyab Dorje

Khakyab Dorje had at least five consorts, and two of his sons were recognized as great tulkus. The 15th Karmapa's numerous sons and daughters were instrumental in reviving several eastern Tibetan transmission lineages that were at risk of dying out.

Training under Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye, Khenchen Tashi Özer and Tsuklak Nyinjé is recorded. Karsé Kongtrul, Pema Wangchok Gyelpo and Chökyi Gyatso are recorded as having studied under Khakhyab Dorje. The recorded working language is Chinese. Positions recorded include Karmapa.

• Name — 15th Karmapa, Khakyab Dorje • Birth Name — Khakyab Dorje • Born — 1871 • Birthplace — Sheikor, Tibet • Died — 1922 • Religion — Tibetan Buddhism • School — Kagyu • Lineage — Karmapa • Predecessor — 14th Karmapa, Theckchok Dorje • Successor — 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje

Khakhyap Dorjé received the Kagyu transmission from Jamgon Kongtrul, including the instructions of the Five Treasures that Kongtrul had compiled in over one hundred volumes, teachings and practices from the Rimé movement. Trashi Özer and other masters completed his education.

In 1898 Khakhyap Dorjé travelled to Bhutan where he bestowed many transmissions. On his return to Tibet, he took several consorts. Female wisdom and inspiration are necessary to find the hidden teachings of Guru Rinpoche and Yeshe Tsogyal known as termas. With few exceptions, a Tertön must have a consort. At the time of Guru Rinpoche, Karmapa was one of 25 of his main students, with the name Gyalwa Choyang. Khakyab Dorje married Dāki Wangmo, bore three sons, one of whom, Khyentsé Özer, was recognised as the Second Jamgon Kongtrul and another, Jamyang Rinpoché, an unrecognised Shamarpa (d. circa 1947). He composed a special text explaining how to return one's vows. Among his closest students were the 11th Tai Situpa, whom Karmapa recognised as the Situpa reincarnation, Karma Jamyang Khyentsé Özer, and the First Beru Khyentse.