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Longchenpa

A fourteenth-century Nyingma author whose works helped systematize important Dzogchen literature.

Foundation editorial draft · Updated 2026-10-18

Orientation

Treasury of Lives situates Longchenpa within established Nyingma traditions and describes his Seven Treasuries among his major works.

Keep in context

The advanced materials associated with Longchenpa belong to lineages of study and practice; this entry is context for reading, not an authorization to undertake restricted practices.

Connected reading

• The Seven Treasuries

  The Seven Treasuries → created by → Longchenpa

• Nyingma and Dzogchen

  Nyingma and Dzogchen → introduced through → Longchenpa

• Nyingma and Dzogchen

  Longchenpa → situated in → Nyingma and Dzogchen

• The Seven Treasuries

  Longchenpa → essential work → The Seven Treasuries

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Source checks and editorial provenance

Research batch 1; source lookup by assistant; owner review pending · 2026-10-18

• Source record 1: treasuryoflives.org