The Chonyi Gyatso incarnation line originated in the late seventeenth century with the First Chonyi Gyatso, Chopa Lugu, a minor but colorful figure associated with Katok Monastery and the treasures of Longsel Nyingpo. As his name indicates, he was a master of Chod. It appears that most of the Chonyi Gyatso incarnations studied or spent time at Katok but it is unclear if that was their seat.
Biographies
The First Chonyi Gyatso, Chopa Lugu
b.late 17th cent. - d.mid 18th cent.
The First Chonyi Gyatso, Chopa Lugu was a minor but colorful figure in the early eighteenth century history of Katok Monastery and the tradition of the treasures of Longsel Nyingpo. As his name indicates, he was a master of Chod. He studied under two important lineage holders and trained another.
