Thangtong Gyalpo

Thangtong Gyalpo was is a well revered Vajrayana master and Mahasidda that traveled extensively Tibet, China and other countries in the region building temples, and iron bridges as well as monasteries in Dergé. Thankgtong Gyalpo is said to be a mind emanation of Guru Rinpoche. While meditating in Tsang in Tibet it is said that Thangtong Gyalpo was saw five dakinis that sang to him;

“On the great spreading plain
The yogin who understands emptiness
Sits like a fearless king
Thus we name him King of the Empty Plain.”

Thangtong Gyalpo is also considered to be one of the 84 Mahasiddhas, or great adepts, in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.