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Guru ChovangThe second of the five famous Terton Kings was Guru Chokyi Wangchuck.
Date of Birth: .
Country:  India |
Content:
- Birth and Early Life
- Education and Spiritual Training
- Vision and Empowerment
- Discovery of the Yellow Scroll
- Opening of the Treasures
- Transmission and Legacy
- Final Passage
Birth and Early Life
Guru Chowang (Guru Choki Wangchuk) was born on January 19, 1212, in the heart of the Tibetan mountains. His father, Pangton Trupa, had received a prophecy that his son would be an emanation of King Trisong Detsen's speech and bring great benefit to sentient beings.
As the sun and moon united and vanished into his mother's crown at the moment of his birth, a resounding "A" emanated from her womb, accompanied by other miraculous signs. Named Choki Wangchuk, meaning "Lord of Teachings," he exhibited extraordinary brilliance from an early age.
Education and Spiritual Training
By the age of ten, Choki Wangchuk had mastered six Vajrapani traditions. He received comprehensive teachings in grammar, ethics, Vajrakilaya, medicine, and the art of painting thangkas.
Vision and Empowerment
At the age of thirteen, Choki Wangchuk experienced a profound vision where Tara led him to a crystal tower. There, he encountered Vajrasattva and a four-faced dakini who bestowed upon him sacred empowerments and guided his path as a tertön, a revealer of hidden teachings.
Discovery of the Yellow Scroll
When he was twenty-two, a yellow scroll, known as the "Yellow Scroll of Destruction," came into Choki Wangchuk's possession. It had baffled many practitioners who had attempted to unlock its secrets, facing perilous consequences. With the help of a realized yogi, he found a companion scroll and embarked on a mystical journey.
Opening of the Treasures
In a celestial cave, Choki Wangchuk encountered a nine-headed naga and the dakini of pristine wisdom. He received the key to open the hidden treasures and discovered a bronze statue of the naga and two copper caskets. Inside, he found the four cycles of teachings and 108 tantric instructions, the first of eighteen treasures he would reveal.
Transmission and Legacy
As a great master, Choki Wangchuk taught extensively throughout Tibet. He had many notable disciples, including Pema Wangchen, Nyi'oe Nyingma Ozer, and Melungpa Mikyo Dorje. His teachings, particularly the practice of Great Compassion, have been passed down through generations to this day.
Final Passage
At the age of fifty-nine, Choki Wangchuk passed away, leaving an immeasurable legacy of spiritual wisdom and transformative practices. His disciples continued to spread his teachings, ensuring the preservation of his profound lineage for the benefit of future generations.
