The Amulet of Mahamudra is an engaging teaching by Thrangu Rinpoche based on two mahamudra texts on that never have been presented in the West. The Amulet of Mahamudra offers both beginning and advanced students accessible and clear approaches to determining the ulitmate nature of mind. The first text, which is profound and concise, was written by Thangtong Gyalpo, an accomplished 13th century siddha known for his extensive activity, having built over 100 iron bridges in Tibet. Several centuries later, Taranatha, the great teacher of the Jonang lineage, wrote a detailed commentary on Thangtong Tulku’s text which is also called The Amulet of Mahamudra. Both texts are based on the Shangpa Kagyu tradition. Thrangu Rinpoche’s teaching is based on both texts which provide a different approach to Mahamudra than the traditional Karma Kagyu mahamudra teachings. This wonderful teaching was translated by David Karma Choepel.

Amulet of Mahamudra, Thrangu Rinpoche, Vajra Echoes, 10 DVDs, $120.00

Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche is a renowned Tibetan Buddhist master known for his deep compassion and the clarity of his teachings. He was selected by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to serve as the principal tutor to His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Oryen Trinley Dorje. Thrangu Rinpoche is a full holder and teacher of the Kagyu Vajrayana lineages. He founded the Namo Buddha retreat center in Nepal, has established two shedras (monastic universities) in Nepal and India, and serves as Abbot of Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia. He also built Tara Abbey, where nuns receive a full dharma education qualifying them to become khenpos or teachers. Thrangu Rinpoche teaches entensively throughout Asia, Europe and the United States. He has centers in Maine and California, and is building the Vajra Vidya Retreat Center in Crestone, Colorado.