Wangpo's monastery, Dzongsar. There with hundreds others they received the Nyingtik Yabzhi for 3 months. She also received from him numerous teachings from across the 4 schools of Tibetan Buddhism and teachings from Teachers from all over Tibet who were also present. Practices received from Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo Khandro Sangdu, Nyingtik Yabzhi Karko, Nyarong Region - Teacher: Nyala Pema Dundel (1870) At 31 Ayu Khandro and her close friend, Pema Yangkyi, continued their pilgrimage to see Nyala Pema Dundel in Karko, with some of Khyentse's disciples. Here they received the Longsal Dorje Nyingpo (The Vajra Essence of the Clear Expanse), a teaching that was her first initiation at the age of 13. Another important teaching that she received here was the Yangti Nagpo, also known as the dark retreat, a practice Ayu Khandro dedicated many years to later in her life. They remained here for 3 months. Nying Lung, Tsela Wongdo Nyala Pema Dundel was travelling to Nying Lung in the Tsela Wongdo area and they decided to travel with him to receive the Kha Khyab Rangdrol. He called for them at the end of the teachings and gave them Dharma names, Dorje Paldron (Glorious Indestructible Vajra) for Ayu Khandro and Osel Palkyi (Glorious Clear Light) for Pema Yangkyi. He also gave them important practice advice, "Go to practice in cemeteries and sacred places. Follow the method of Machig Labdron and overcome hope and fear. If you do this you will attain stable realization. During your travel you will encounter 2 yogis who will be important for you." Giving them a Chod drum each, they set off with only drum and stick. Teachings received from Nyala Pema Dundel Longsal Dorje Nyingpo, Yangti Nagpo, Kha Khyab Rangdrol Katok and Palyul monasteries Return to the caves of Togden Randgrig (1871) Aged 31 Ayu Khandro and Pema Yangkyi arrived at her old home, Drag ka Yang Dzong, where the caves of her old mentor Togden Rangrig and her aunt Dronkyi were. The only people left were a young nun Chang Chub, an old disciple Togden Pagpa and Kunzang Longyang. They stayed for a period of 2 weeks performing Guru Yoga, feast offerings and practice of the Guardians. Then after a fire puja the 2 friends and Kunzang Longyang left for pilgimage around Central Tibet. Pilgrimage to Central Tibet through Southern Tibet (1871–73) Tsawa The first place of pilgrimage was the region of Tsawa,