How to practice tantra effectively using the three levels of motivation as found within the lam-rim teachings.

The nine vehicles in Nyingma refer to levels of practice that function like a vehicle of mind to bring us to the goal of liberation and enlightenment. Three of the nine are sutra methods, while the remaining six are tantra.

The Ceasing of Conceptual Fabrication: Nyingma Explanation Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II: So, now in the commentary, it looks like of the two conceptual fabrications, the first conceptual fabrication is the grasping for truly established existence [as is usually explained in...

The evolution of a universe is intimately connected with the karma of the limited beings that will be reborn into it.

The Tibetan monastic tradition of wearing yellow hats began with the revival of the monk ordination in the 11th century and was later adopted by the Gelug tradition as a symbol of renewed monastic purity.

Review On the initial level of spiritual development, we exercise ethical self-discipline to refrain from destructive behavior. Our aim is to avoid things getting worse not just in this lifetime, but in future lives as well. We strive for better rebirths and the ordinary types...

With far-reaching concentration, we’re able to stay perfectly focused while helping others and in all meditations for reaching enlightenment.

With far-reaching ethical self-discipline, we can accomplish even the highest goal of enlightenment.

Far-reaching generosity helps to bring us enlightenment and the ability to give happiness to everyone.

With far-reaching patience, we endure all the difficulties in helping others and attaining enlightenment.