E N L I G H T E N E D B E I N G S I I
Enlightened beings are humans who have achieved spiritual realization. Along with their enlightenment, they can be recognized in the physical realm by the quality of their body, speech, and mind. In the Tibetan tradition many of these beings are recognized as tulkus, which are the reincarnation of former masters of the lineage.
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Padmasambhava
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Arhat Subhuti, Abhayakaragupta & Geleg Pal Zangpo
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Gesar Ling
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Stories from the Life of Milarepa
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Guru Rinpoche
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Guru Rinpoche (Martang)
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Guru Rinpoche
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H.H. Karmapa
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Mahasiddhas Kamal, Suvarnadvipa & Viraya
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Maitreya & Asanga
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Milarepa
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Nagarjuna and Aryadeva Sechen
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Padmasambhava
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Situ Rinpopche and Hands and Footpprints
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Padmasambhava
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Arhant
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Virupa
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Tibetan Abbot
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Tsongkapa
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Ngorchen Kunga Zangpo Shechen
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Padmasambhava, Shechen
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Marpa Lotsawa
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Rainbow Body Padmasambhava.
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H.H. Karmapa 8
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H.H. Karmapa 15
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H.H. Karmapa 15, Kyakhyab Dorje
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Milarepa, Karma Ghadri Style
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Gampop Thangka
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Gesar Ling
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Gesar Ling
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Suzuki Roshi
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Rahula
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Karmapa with Other Karmapas
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Shamar Rinpoche
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Shamar Rinpoche
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Sharmapa
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Kukurippa, Dog Yogi
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Tilopa