1. Rangjung Yeshe Dictionary

The Nine Cycles of the Formless (lit. disembodied) Dakini; received by Tilopa from the wisdom dakinis at the Gandhola Temple. The teachings were then transmitted to Naropa, and then in part to Marpa, Milarepa and their disciples. Later when Rechungpa went to India he received and brought back to Tibet the entire cycle, which henceforth became part of Rechungpa's lineage. This cycle also became known as the Surmang Nyengyü (zur mang snyan brgyud) from the name of Surmang Monastery in Nangchen, Eastern Tibet, where its tradition has been kept alive. [MR]

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