The Ngakpa Tradition: an Interview with Khetsun Sangpo Rinpoche

"Jeff Cox: Not many people in the West understand what ngakpas are, though many have seen photos of these long-haired, white-robed yogis. Perhaps the one that is best known is the late Yeshe Dorje, who was His Holiness the Dalai Lama's "weatherman"—that is, he was called on to control the weather for certain occasions. I'd like to understand more about the pure ngakpa tradition.

Khetsun Sangpo Rinpoche: Ngakpas can marry and have families. Their practice is essentially inward and a true spiritual practice. "

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