User:Sangna Chyoling

Tsognam Labrang

Tsognam Labrang, a prominant family of Tsungsang, Mustang (used to be the popular salt trade route between Nepal and Tibet) in Nepal's history has disappeared because of not bearing a son to inherit the lineage of Tsognam Labrang. Tsongnam is situated in the himalaya region of Mustang, Nepal (Western Tibet). The rulers of Tsognam Labrang were great physicians, meditators, and tantric masters who belonged to Drugkpa Kargyu family known as "The Sangna Choling." About 500 years ago, a prince from Gangtok (Sikkim) arrived and lived in cliffs of Tsugsang.

There isn't any hard fact to prove why the prince of Sikkim settled in this rugged areas of Mustang. Most of the Kachags (written histories) have been either stolen or bought by western antique dealers.

They are still four remaining members who are living in Kathmandu, Nepal. According to one of the oldest members, Kunsang Thakuri, Tsognam Labrang was initially called "Sangna Choling" and has historical connection with royals of Ladhak and Sikkim.

Kunsang Thakuri(d) b. 1917 Lhaksum Thakuri(d) b. 1919

Pema Chodon Thakuri(d) b. 1943 Father Tsampa Buchung Thakuri (born in Tsognam Labrang and educated in Tibet) and Dikey Thakuri (born in the Jhampal Thogyal family, the first ruler of Jharkot. Mother Sonam Thakuri from aristrocrat of Bragha, Manang)

Lhechi Thakuri(d) b.1945 Father Tsampa Buchung Thakuri (youngest son born in Tsognam Labrang family and educated in Tibet) and Dikey Thakuri (born in the Jhampal Thogyal family, the first ruler of Jharkot. Mother Sonam Thakuri from aristrocrat of Bragha, Manang)

Feedback are appreciated if anybody has knoweledge of the Tsognma Labrang's ancestors in Ladhak, Tibet, and Sikkim.