Prince Tingkye (Tingkye Gyalse), was also known by his dharma name – Yeshe Gyatso. He was born into the Tingkye royal family in 1584, and lived till 1632. He was recognised and enthroned by Taranatha as an incarnation of Sasang Mati, during which, Taranatha also acknowledged him as an emanation of himself.

Prince Tingkye was extremely renowned, having studied the sutras and treatises of various Tibetan Buddhist traditions, including that of Sakya, Nyingma, and Gelug.

He had retreated for 3 years and 3 months, during which he saw ten signs confirming that he had perfected the Kalachakra, which means he had achieved the ten aspects of freedom.

Tingkye also wrote, and some of the topics he covered include the empowerment of the uncommon practices of Kalachakra, commentaries on Chakrasamvara and the six traditions, and the explanation of Madhyamaka.