Yogis of the Lineage
Gyalwa Gotsangpa
The Drukpa Lineage is essentially a lineage of yogis. Many great yogis, through practicing the unique and profound methods developed by the Drukpa masters, became enlightened within one lifetime. Not only that, they were able to benefit many beings during their lifetimes. One of the most celebrated masters of the Drukpa Lineage, besides Tsangpa Gyare himself and his successive reincarnations is: Gyalwa Gotsangpa (1189-1258) - He was one of the most accomplished disciples of Tsangpa Gyare who charted the route for circumambulation of the Mountain and the Lakes and started the tradition of circumambulation. The total distance, covered in a complete circumambulation of Mount Kailash according to the route charted by Gotsangpa, is 52km and takes about 13 to 15 hours.
The Three Divine Madmen
15th century Tibet saw the emergence of the Nyonpa or 'crazy yogi' phenomenon. These yogis came to be called Nyonpa, or crazy, because of their unconventional behavior and activities. The three greatest representatives of the Nyonpa tradition were Tsangnyon Heruka (1452-1507), Unyon Kunga Sangpo (1458 - 1532) and Drukpa Kunleg (1455-1529) (for full article, please refer to The Dragon Spring/Summer 2002 Issue), all three are regarded as belonging to the Drukpa Lineage. Tsangnyon wrote the most well-read biography and Gur Bum of Marpa and completed the compilation of the Nyen Gyud Yigcha. He also edited the golden manuscript of the thirteen-volume Nyen Gyud Yizhin Norbu. There is also an interesting account of how Unyon converted heretics into Buddhism:
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Yogis of the Lineage