by Garchen Institute | Jul 15, 2015 | Drikung Kagyu Lineage
Precious Englightenment, the Source of Benefit and Bliss by Mipham OM Emanation body, embodiment of the wisdom, compassion, and ability of the buddhas and bodhisattvas of the ten directions and the three times, Drikungpa, protector of beings in the Land of Snows,...
by Garchen Institute | Jul 15, 2015 | Drikung Kagyu Lineage
The Yang Zab (Very Profound Vision) is regarded as supreme among all the Yanas–it embodies the very essence of the tantric teachings. As a Dzogchen practice, it is unique within the Drikung lineage, as it was revealed by the Drikung Tertö n (hidden treasure...
by Garchen Institute | Jul 15, 2015 | Drikung Kagyu Lineage
There are many different forms of Chakrasamvara appearing with different number of faces, hands, and number of surrounding retinues. In the Drigung Kagyu lineage, the most popular and common Chakrasamvara deity practice is in the form of the Five-deity Chakrasamvara....
by Garchen Institute | Jul 15, 2015 | Drikung Kagyu Lineage
Bodhicitta is briefly defined as the “altruistic intention to free all sentient beings from samsara.” Very often bodhicitta is confused with compassion. Although compassion is one of the most important factors in the generation of bodhicitta, it is not in...
by Garchen Institute | Jul 15, 2015 | Drikung Kagyu Lineage
According to this system then, the five “folds” of this profound path of Mahamudra are bodhicitta — the altruistic intention of liberating all sentient beings from samsara, yidam — practice of visualizing oneself as a supremely enlightened being, guru-yoga...
by Garchen Institute | Jul 15, 2015 | Drikung Kagyu Lineage
From Gampopa onwards, many different Mahamudra lineages began to crystallize according to the different styles of Mahamudra taught by Gampopa and his spiritual descendents. Some of the Mahamudra traditions that can be traced back to Gampopa or his descendents are the...
