Our Lineage
Maratika Monastery belongs to the Nyingma school, the oldest of the four major traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. The Nyingma lineage traces its origins to the 8th century, during the reign of King Trisong Detsen, when Shantarakshita and Guru Padmasambhava established Buddhism in Tibet.
The monastery emphasizes Dzogchen, the direct teaching on realizing the true nature of mind, which forms the heart of its spiritual practice.
Our Lineage
Maratika Monastery belongs to the Nyingma school, the oldest of the four major traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. The Nyingma lineage traces its origins to the 8th century, during the reign of King Trisong Detsen, when Shantarakshita and Guru Padmasambhava established Buddhism in Tibet.
The monastery emphasizes Dzogchen, the direct teaching on realizing the true nature of mind, which forms the heart of its spiritual practice.
The Mindroling Dzarongphu Tradition
The monastery follows the Mindroling Dzarongphu tradition, a respected branch of the Nyingma school known for preserving profound Dzogchen teachings.
This lineage originated with Dzatrul Ngawang Tenzin Norbu, a disciple of the great tertön Trulshik Dongak Lingpa, and is currently upheld by Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche.
Central to this tradition is the Dzogchen Yangti Nakpo (The Single Golden Letter of the Black Quintessence), one of the rarest and most precious Dzogchen teachings. Originally revealed by Tertön Dungtso Repa in the 13th century and later rediscovered by Trulshik Dongak Lingpa, these teachings represent the heart essence of realization and liberation.