Padmasambhava (The Lotus-Born), an emanation of the Buddha Amitaba, was a great yogi from the country of Uddiyana, who introduced Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century.
Known as Precious Guru, he gave teachings and transmission of the Vajrayana to hundreds of disciples, manifesting countless wonders.
For the benefit of future generations he concealed thousands of hidden teachings in many places.

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Padmasambhava's biography by Jamgon Kongtrul









Padmasambhava's biography by Jamgon Kongtrul: A Short Biography by Jamgon Kongtrul the First.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Blazing-Splendor: Great Perfection revealed at Lotus Crystal Cave

Blazing-Splendor: Great Perfection revealed at Lotus Crystal Cave: Surrounded by white mountain cliffs, the valley of Meshö is like an open lotus flower and the foothills covered with meadows and forests. F...

Monday, March 17, 2014

Erik Pema Kunsang Among Masters: The Caves at the Lotus Lake

Erik Pema Kunsang Among Masters: The Caves at the Lotus Lake: Tsopema, the Lotus Lake at Rewalsar in the Himalayas. The simple caves above Lotus Lake, in Himachal Pradesh, are homes to a community ...

Thursday, March 13, 2014

The Golden Garland Chronicles of Padmasambhava, Chapter 1

Erik Pema Kunsang Among Masters: The Golden Garland Chronicles, Chapter 1:   Chapter 1 And this is where the chronicles begin: In the direction west of here lies the realm Arrayed in Lotus Flowers The groun...

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Visits to Drak Yangdzog and Samye Chimphu

Here is a very sweet personal story of a pilgrimage to the sacred caves of Padmasambhava in Central Tibet.



http://offeringmagazine.org/dorje-phurba-lings-trip-to-tibet/

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Padmasambhava's Cave @ Drak Yerpa, Tibet

the approach to drak yerpa













the approach to drak yerpa II

















"the glimpse" ~ from guru rinpoche's cave, drak yerpa














"approaching the view" ~ the cave's vivid caretaker monk


















unspeakable the blessings of this cave

images by michael ash @ www.oddiyansgate.com

Oddiyan's Gate ༃ ~ Michael Ash 2011
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