His father was Naljorpa Dorje , a practitioner of Yamantaka , and his mother was Rakyisa Tsunma .
His great - grandmother was Achi Chokyi Drolma , who prophesied his birth and vowed to protect his lineage .
Achi Chokyi Drolma 's father was Naljorpa Dorje , a practitioner of Yamantaka , and his mother was Rakyisa Tsunma .
His great - grandmother was Achi Chokyi Drolma , who prophesied his birth and vowed to protect his lineage .