In his commentary on the “Guhyasamaja Tantra,” Chandrakirti presents the six alternative meanings and four modes or contexts for explaining the purposely obscure language, known as “vajra expressions,” of the anuttarayoga root tantra texts. The use of vajra expressions in...

Doing the seven-limb practice before listening to or reading about the Dharma, or before contemplating or meditating on the Dharma helps us to establish a properly receptive state of mind.

There are various types of actions that indicate the practical application of refuge in our daily lives and what we actually need to do in order to maintain that direction.

The development of bodhichitta progresses through various stages leading to the five types of trainings that prevent our development of bodhichitta from weakening in this life or in future lives.

A detailed overview of the shared perspectives between Buddhist teachings on dependent arising and contextual therapy, highlighting how both can contribute to establishing healthy relationships.

A survey of the different types of mandalas used for many different purposes, both in sutra and tantra.

The Karma Kagyu presentation of mind and the five aggregates, which clarifies the special approach of this Tibetan school to understanding mind, cognition and different types of nonstatic phenomena.

Clarification on some of the bodhisattva and tantric root and secondary vows expressed in terms of the downfalls and faulty actions that one should avoid.

We need to develop a deeper understanding of the four noble truths by understanding its sixteen aspects.

Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche provides a detailed guide to the practice of the Kalachakra Six-Session Guru-Yoga and the Kalachakra sadhana.