The following is also one reason that Drukpa Kagyu especially in Bhutan is an interesting idea to discover and to research too. There is a real historical figure called "Drukpa Kunley" that I believed was a fictitious way for bringing people into the Tibetan Dharma that my friend Tensing used to talk about and tell me stories about all the time when I was in Dharamshala and Rewalsar India with he and his then Girlfriend Tara and my family. But, 20 years later I found out that Drukpa Kunley was a Crazy Wisdom Dharma practitioner from Bhutan and I was completely blown away to find out that this Dharma person was actually a real historical figure!
Note: Druk or Zhug means dragon so Drukpa Kunley would mean Dragon practitioner Kunley
Begin quote from my question to PI AI:
Fred:
- In Tibetan culture, dragons (also known as "druk" or "zhug") are an important part of everyday life and spiritual identity. They are seen as symbols of power, strength, and wisdom.
- In Chinese culture, dragons are revered as symbols of prosperity, good luck, and harmony. Unlike Western dragons, Chinese dragons are typically seen as benevolent and kind.
- The Tianlong dragon is a particularly important dragon in Chinese mythology, representing celestial power and divine strength. It is often associated with deities and plays a significant role in Chinese art, literature, and folklore.
- In Buddhism, dragons are known as "Nāgas" and are often depicted as powerful spiritual beings that control the elements and protect sacred places.
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