Dakini Teachings: Padmasambhava's oral instructions to the Lady Tsogyal

The teachings collected in this book are part of the ancient tradition known as terma treasures - works hidden during the ninth century in secret places in Tibet, to be rediscovered by qualified masters of future generations.

Padmasambhava's oral teachings to his chief disciple - Yeshe Tsogyal, Princess of Kharchen - were recorded in coded language called dakini script and concealed for centuries.

'Descend with the view while ascending with the conduct.
It is most essential to practice these two as a unity.'

The selections in DAKINI TEACHINGS are short, direct instructions relating to the three levels of Buddhist practice: Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. The main emphasis of Padmasambhava's teaching is that spiritual knowledge must be personalized and not remain as mere theory. The book includes an introductory discourse by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and a short biography of Padmasambhava by Jamgon Kongtrul.

Translator's Preface
A Short Biography of Padmasambhava
by Jamgon Kongtrul the First
Introductory Teaching by Ven., Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

First of All
Taking Refuge
Bodhicitta
The Ten Foundations of Secret Mantra
The Vajra Master and the Yidam Deity
Vajrayana Mind Training
The Crystal Garland of Faultless Practice
The Refined Essence of Oral Instructions

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