Bodhisattva Chophak

This great master was known for his steadfast guru devotion. According to the Sutra of this Fortunate Aeon, Bodhisattva Chophak attained such realisations that he could actually see the Buddhas, yet he continued to search for his own guru. His name means "to cry often", which he did because he longed to receive the teachings he needed to progress further on the spiritual path.

When he eventually found his guru who was inside a temple, Bodhisattva Chophak did not immediately enter the temple but first swept and cleaned outside the temple out of respect for his guru.

Relic and Source

Bodhisattva Chophak's relic was offered by Thogne Zey from Dikklo Monastery in Tibet.