Contents: 1. Childhood (1604-1615). 2. Coming under the control of ICags-mo Gushri. 3. The first journey to central Tibet and early studies (Autumn 1614-spring 1615). 4. Years of travel and further studies (1615-1620). 5. Full ordination and pilgrimage. 6. Illness and death of the sixth zhwa-dmar (1629-1630). 7. Years of great disaster (1640-1645). 8. The years in exile. 9. Final years. Conclusion. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.