The infallible, supreme and glorious Guru,Who from the depth of the unchanging, primordial sphere of reality,Radiates forth five rays of clear light that are unaffected by anythingAnd are the union of appearance and emptiness.To you, I pay homage from the heart with unflagging faith. Everyone, high and low, is well aware that the tradition of Earlier Translation - Nyingma School-…
Starting with this issue, we are featuring brief biographies of the six great Indian Authors, who are popularly known as the six ornaments of the world. They are: Lord Nagarjuna and Acharya Aryadeva, the composers of the root texts and commentary of Madhaymika philosophy or the tradition of the profound view respectively; Asanga and Vasubandhu, the composers of the root…
The Ngagyur Nyingma Tradition consists of three transmissions: Kama, the long transmissions of Canonical Tantras; Terma, direct transmissions of treasures; and Zabmo Dagnang, Profound transmissions of pure visions. Amongst them, the brief account on Hidden Treasures will be highlighted here. The Nature of the Treasures The nature of Treasure is described by the following passage from the Sutra of the…
Tibet is a country known for its beautiful landscape, pristine natural environment, peaceful Buddhist culture and its unique traditions. In Tibet, people are considered to be more spiritual than materialist. Since the country is bound by age old customs and traditions, people hold different views and beliefs according to their unique traditions. In this context, we bring you a glimpse…
Motivation is considered to be the key factor in any endeavor. It is based on the type of motivation that an action can be distinguished as virtuous or non-virtuous. Therefore, Lord Buddha proclaimed the cultivation of an enlightened attitude as the essence of his sublime teachings. For this reason, it is very important for beginners, particularly Mahayana practitioners to have…
The Cremation Ceremony of the Holy Body of Late His Holiness Penor Rinpoche at Namdroling Monastery On 17th May, 2013, at around 5 p.m. His Eminence Gyangkhang Thubten Thrinley Palzang and his retinue were welcomed, with a grand reception headed by the faculty of the Monastery along with the monks and nuns. Rinpoche was led into the great Temple, where…
Peerless master! I offer you my three doors;With your compassionate wisdomPlease stare, gaze and beholdTo enlighten me. Rinpoche! I’m calling from afarBut from the pith of my heart.I’m here in thy paradiseBut nowhere could I see thee. Drawing a portrait in the core of my heartTo mine my deep enthusiasm;Guide my spirit to luminosityAnd tune my thought with thy blessings.…
What causes us to be born in the higher or lower realms? This depends on the good and bad actions that we have accumulated. In fact, Samsara itself is produced by our own actions. There is nothing else that delivers us to the higher realms or to the lower realms. Anything good or bad we have experienced or are facing…
Religious harmony means a mutual respect and understanding, shared among the great diversities of religions across the globe. The word harmony means a state free from undesired conflicts and disorders. If a nation is said to be harmonious then that particular country should be devoid of internal strife, disharmony and misunderstandings. Why is it vital for global peace? At this…
It is an undeclared fact that we the ordinary people are always masked and lured by the superficial aspect of phenomena, leaving the inner intrinsic truth in the state of oblivion. Considering this fact, I could not hold my heart from jotting some lines about the Dharma and its practitioners since, as a sign of this degenerate time, many people…
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