Ratnabhadra

The exact lifetime of Ratnabhadra is just as little known as the time and circumstances under which he met the 5th Karmapa and became his disciple, and later became the Mahamudra lineage holder.

However, sources confirm, that he was one of the greatest scholars of his time. Above all, he mastered the teachings of the sutras and tantras and therefore was called “Rigpe Raltri” (sword of philosophy and logic). It is also said that it quickly became clear that he was an emanation of Loving Eyes; many also recognized in him the incarnation of Rechungpa.