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In this article “The Terma Lineages”, Gr\u00e9goire invites us to discover the termas, their transmission and those who rediscovered them.<\/p>\n
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The termas<\/span><\/em> are the<\/span> \u201ctreasure\u201d teachings primarily entrusted<\/span> by Padmasambhava and Yeshe Tsogyal to their disciples and future heirs, the tert\u00f6ns<\/span> (Tib. gter ston<\/span><\/em>), or \u201ctreasure discoverers.\u201d These termas have been revealed over the centuries up to the present day, beginning in the 11th century. They often seem like a strange phenomenon to us, and it can be difficult to understand how they work.<\/span> To understand them,<\/span> one would have to ask the \u201ctreasure discoverers\u201d themselves, or at least a fully realized master… Tulku Thondup Rinpoche brilliantly accomplished this in his work, the<\/span> \u201cHidden Treasures of Tibet,\u201d which was influenced by The Ocean of Wonders<\/span> (Mtshar rgya mtsho<\/span>) by the Third Dodrupchen Rinpoche, Jigm\u00e9 Tenp\u00e9 Nyima (1865\u20131926), and with the oral guidance f<\/span>rom other eminent masters such as Dudjom Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and the 4th Dodrupchen Rinpoche (1927\u20132022).<\/p>\n Regarding termas, the essentials have already been outlined in a previous article, which is well worth consulting<\/a>. Here, we will only clarify a few points. You, the readers, will have to <\/span>discover<\/span> the rest.<\/span><\/p>\n Alongside the oral lineage (kama<\/em>) (bka’ ma<\/em>), the terma<\/em> lineage is found primarily in the Old School (rnying ma pa<\/em>) but is also present in the New Schools (gsar ma pa<\/em>)\u2014as seen, for example, with certain Dalai Lamas; one thinks, for example, of the great Fifth Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso (1617\u20131682)\u2014and also among the B\u00f6npos\u2014with some tert\u00f6ns even belonging to both traditions. Furthermore, this is not a phenomenon specific to Vajray\u0101na<\/em> Buddhism and Dzogchen, since it is, in a certain sense, already present in Mah\u0101y\u0101na<\/em>. The best-known example is certainly that of the Praj\u00f1\u0101p\u0101ramit\u0101 in One Hundred Thousand Verses<\/em>, hidden in the world of the N\u0101gas [1]<\/a><\/strong>, and rediscovered by the king of the N\u0101gas, N\u0101g\u0101rjuna. Many major tantras\u2014the primary texts supporting Vajray\u0101na<\/em> practices\u2014have also been revealed as termas. Most pertain to inner<\/em> tantras and Dzogchen.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0\u201cUltimately, reality itself is the teaching, for those who have the capacity to perceive it. It is within this framework that termas arise for the benefit and according to the needs of the disciples, to keep the continuity of the transmission alive.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text quote_border_weight=”0px” quote_border_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” module_id=”up2-2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”Montserrat|700||||||#000000|” link_text_color=”#BF9E77″ link_font_size=”18px” link_line_height=”1.8em” quote_font=”Cormorant Garamond|700|||||||” quote_text_color=”#13204d” quote_line_height=”1.3em” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font=”Quattrocento Sans|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#13204d” header_2_line_height=”1.6em” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_4_letter_spacing=”12px” header_5_font=”|300|||||||” header_5_text_color=”#bfbfbf” header_5_letter_spacing=”12px” header_6_font=”|700|||||||” header_6_letter_spacing=”12px” module_alignment=”left” min_height=”394.5px” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”29px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ quote_font_size_tablet=”” quote_font_size_phone=”” quote_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n There are two types of termas: earth termas (sa gter<\/span><\/em>) and mind termas (dgongs gter<\/span><\/em>). Earth termas rely on a material medium, often a yellow parchment scroll (shog ser<\/span><\/em>), to awaken or reactivate the teachings transmitted to the wisdom mind (dgongs<\/span>) of the future tert\u00f6n. Mind termas do not require such a physical medium, though favorable external circumstances, such as a suitable place or a gathering of specific people, facilitate rediscovery.<\/span> These yellow scrolls can be found in rocks, lakes, or sacred places, and sometimes take forms other than scrolls. Finally, there are types of pure visions (dag snang<\/span><\/em>), whether experienced while awake or asleep, in dreams, which can be termas. Multiple combinations are possible. The circumstances of their appearance are always unique. Each discovery seems to be one of a kind.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dzogchentoday.org\/wp-dzogtodaychen-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Terma-lineage.jpg” alt=”dzogchentoday-Terma-lineage” title_text=”Terma lineage.” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”43.3%” module_alignment=”center” min_height=”530px” custom_padding=”0px|19px|0px|||” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text quote_border_weight=”0px” quote_border_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” module_id=”up2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”Montserrat|700||||||#000000|” link_text_color=”#BF9E77″ link_font_size=”18px” link_line_height=”1.8em” quote_font=”Cormorant Garamond|700|||||||” quote_text_color=”#13204d” quote_line_height=”1.3em” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font=”Quattrocento Sans|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#13204d” header_2_line_height=”1.6em” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_4_letter_spacing=”12px” header_5_font=”|300|||||||” header_5_text_color=”#bfbfbf” header_5_letter_spacing=”12px” header_6_font=”|700|||||||” header_6_letter_spacing=”12px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”29px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ quote_font_size_tablet=”” quote_font_size_phone=”” quote_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n An important aspect of how termas work is connected to the idea that the Buddha \u015a\u0101kyamuni himself never taught based on his own personal intentions. Rather, his \u201cteachings\u201d manifested spontaneously,<\/span> in response to the specific needs of his disciples\u2014he \u201cbeing\u201d and abiding in the ultime aspect of reality (chos nyid<\/span><\/em>). Thus, teachings that appear as spoken words from a human being or in the form of texts are not inherently different from termas. They appear according to the perception of reality by sentient beings who aspire to discover Reality itself through these teachings, whether they be texts, words, trees, the sky, a ray of light\u2014or any other form whatsoever. Ultimately, reality itself is<\/span> the teaching, for those who can perceive<\/span> it. It is within this framework that termas arise for the benefit of the disciples and according to their needs, to maintain the continuity of the transmission.<\/span><\/p>\n Among these terma discoverers, there are five \u201cgreat\u201d tert\u00f6ns, as well as hundreds of other major and minor tert\u00f6ns, including some today. The five great tert\u00f6ns are, in chronological order and according to most lists, Nyangrel Nyima \u00d6zer (1124\u20131192)\u2014discoverer of the Copper-Colored Mountain<\/em> (Bka\u2019 thang zangs gling ma<\/em>), the first complete hagiography of Padmasambhava\u2014Guru Ch\u00f6wang (1212\u20131270), Dorje Lingpa (1346\u20131405), Pema Lingpa (1450\u20131521), and finally Jamyang Khyent\u00e9s Wangpo (1820\u20131892). The characteristic often cited to distinguish a major tert\u00f6n from a minor one is either the discovery of a complete cycle of teaching, or the presence, among his discoveries, of three categories of termas: some related to Padmasambhava himself, others to Avalokite\u015bvara, and finally the teachings of Dzogchen, the Great Perfection.<\/p>\n Throughout the history of Buddhism and Dzogchen in Tibet, tert\u00f6ns have succeeded beginning <\/span>with Sangye Lama (1000\u20131080) and Drapa Ng\u00f6nsh\u00e9 (1012\u20131090)\u2014who is credited with discovering the <\/span>Four Tantras<\/span><\/em>,<\/span> the foundational texts of the Tibetan medical tradition. In addition to the five major tert\u00f6ns, we should also mention, among many other, Zhangton Tashi Dorje (12th century), discoverer of the Bima Nyingthig<\/span><\/em>, Jomo Menmo (1248\u20131283), the spiritual companion of Guru Ch\u00f6wang, Rigdzin G\u00f6dem (1337\u20131403), discoverer of the Northern Treasures<\/em>,<\/span> and Karma Lingpa (14th century), discoverer of the <\/span>Shitro Gongpa Rangdrol<\/span><\/em> cycle, from which the <\/span>Bardo Th\u00f6dol Chenmo<\/span><\/em> teachings, also known as the \u201cTibetan Book of the Dead,\u201d<\/span> originated.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/dzogchentoday.org\/wp-dzogtodaychen-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Terma-lineage-2.jpg” alt=”dzogchentoday-Terma-lineage” title_text=”Terma lineage..” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”67%” module_alignment=”center” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text quote_border_weight=”0px” quote_border_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” module_id=”up4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”Montserrat|700||||||#000000|” link_text_color=”#BF9E77″ link_font_size=”18px” link_line_height=”1.8em” quote_font=”Cormorant Garamond|700|||||||” quote_text_color=”#13204d” quote_line_height=”1.3em” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font=”Quattrocento Sans|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#13204d” header_2_line_height=”1.6em” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_4_letter_spacing=”12px” header_5_font=”|300|||||||” header_5_text_color=”#bfbfbf” header_5_letter_spacing=”12px” header_6_font=”|700|||||||” header_6_letter_spacing=”12px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”29px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ quote_font_size_tablet=”” quote_font_size_phone=”” quote_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n To clarify a bit how the revelation of these \u201ctreasure\u201d teachings work, in addition to the three \u201cordinary\u201d types of transmission\u2014mind-to-mind, symbolic, and oral\u2014<\/a>there are three extra<\/em>-ordinary types of terma transmission: 1. through prophetic authorization (bka’ babs lung bstan<\/em>); 2. through \u201cmind mandate<\/span>\u201d (gtad rgya<\/span>) or the force of aspiration, and 3. via<\/span> the \u1e0d\u0101kin\u012b<\/span> and the protectors. In the first case, Padmasambhava \u201cpredicted\u201d to his disciples that tert\u00f6ns would \u201creturn\u201d at a certain time and that the transmitted teachings would be rediscovered. In the primary case of the mind mandate, the teaching<\/span>s are \u201csecured\u201d within the disciple\u2019s mind-nature (sems nyid<\/span>). Finally, other teachings were entrusted to the \u1e0d\u0101kin\u012b<\/span> and various protectors in order to preserve them until their rediscovery under very specific circumstances.<\/p>\n The rediscovery of termas therefore depends on how the teachings<\/span> were transmitted. The element that serves as a trigger to reactivate the memory of the teaching is therefore often, as we indicated, a yellow parchment scroll that may contain three types of signs: either in \u1e0d\u0101kin\u012b<\/em> script or in Tibetan script\u2014until termas in other languages are perhaps revealed one day? Thus, one finds either simple signs, a few letters or syllables that are not even words (which are \u201cmerely visible\u201d: snang tsam<\/em>); or more substantial elements, such as a title, a summary, etc. (which are \u201cmerely an indication\u201d: rten tsam<\/em>); or finally, complete texts (mthar chags<\/em>), which in this case do not need to be \u201cdeciphered\u201d or decoded, unlike in the first two cases. For the discovery does not always provide direct access to comprehensible instructions in the form of a readable text. Many other conditions will still be necessary for the teaching to be properly received, put into practice, and realized before being passed on in turn\u2026<\/p>\n Sometimes, in a more or less extraordinary manner, a tert\u00f6n receives a “prophetic guide” (kha sbyang<\/span><\/em>) who indicates the termas to be rediscovered, their location, the appropriate time, the necessary spiritual partner and disciples, etc. <\/span>Moreover, discoveries of these treasure teachings can take place privately, with only the tert\u00f6n present, or with a few disciples, or even publicly, as Mila Khyentse Rinpoche\u2019s own master, Lobsang Dargye Gyamtso Rinpoche, also known as Alags Ch\u00f6rten, did on several occasions.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether in the midst of lakes or in nearly impenetrable rocks, treasures are still being discovered, in ways that are more or less fabulous… But the fascinating stories of some of these discoveries, such as the famous one of the Longchen Nyingthig<\/span><\/em> by Jigme Lingpa or more recent ones from Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche\u2014including those from dreams\u2014and the contemporary ones from Adzom Chotrul Paylo Rinpoche, in addition to those from Alags Ch\u00f6rten, will be covered in future episodes…<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#FFD62F” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”left” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text quote_border_weight=”0px” quote_border_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” module_id=”down” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”Montserrat|700||||||#000000|” link_text_color=”#BF9E77″ link_font_size=”18px” link_line_height=”1.8em” quote_font=”Cormorant Garamond|700|||||||” quote_text_color=”#13204d” quote_line_height=”1.3em” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font=”Quattrocento Sans|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#13204d” header_2_line_height=”1.6em” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_4_letter_spacing=”12px” header_5_font=”|300|||||||” header_5_text_color=”#bfbfbf” header_5_letter_spacing=”12px” header_6_font=”|700|||||||” header_6_letter_spacing=”12px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”29px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ quote_font_size_tablet=”” quote_font_size_phone=”” quote_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [1] <\/strong>Serpent spirits classified among the eight categories of gods and demons, or sometimes considered animals or demigods. 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