The first Zangxia Rinpoche was Chilie Longda, who transmitted dharma and gave precepts at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa. He was also the chief khenpo at the Guomang Zhacang Institute in the Drepung Monastery, one of the three initial monasteries of the Geluk sect.

　　The second Zangxia Rinpoche was Danima, who received precepts and learned dharma at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa. He also was the dharma king at the Litang Monastery and the Wotuo Monastery. 

　　The third Zangxia Rinpoche was Chilie Dongqu, who was born in the Wotuo district of the Guoluo Prefecture in the province of Qinghai, China. He also received precepts and learned dharma at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa and was the dharma king at the Litang Monastery.

　　The fourth Zangxia Rinpoche was Awang Luosang Chilie Qupei, who was born in the Cuosang Jiawa district of Litang County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. He received precepts and learned dharma at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa and was the dharma king the Litang Monastery.

　　The fifth Zangxia Rinpoche was Chilie Luoqu. He spent his entire life in quiet, solitary self-cultivation in snow mountain forests and attained wonderful accomplishment.

　　The sixth Zangxia Rinpoche is Awang Gesang Chilie. He was born in the Cuosang Jiawa district of Litang County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. The name of his father is Gesang Jiebu, and the name of his mother is Danzheng Qucuo. Since childhood, he liked to hear and deeply reflect on the Buddha-dharma. He has realized extraordinary supernatural powers through his practice.