Chatral Rinpoche is known as one of the most compassionate Bodhisattvas and greatest masters in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. In 1947 he was the head spritual master for Regent Reting, who was at the time the political ruler of Tibet. He is the vajra regent, or principal lineage holder of the three major lineages of the Nyingma School: Longchen Nyingthig, Dudjom Tersar, and Sera Khandro. He rescues millions of endagered animals each year and has been a strict vegetarian for over forty-five years. Now in his 90�s, he is as active as ever, helping humans and animals alike with an unfathomably deep compassion.

This is the first book in English dedicated to this living legend, and includes a biography, an autobiography, three of his essays, three prayers he composed and an exclusive interview.

Compassionate Action, Chatral Rinpoche, Snow Lion Publications, Paperback, 2007, 124 pp, $16.95

Chatral Rinpoche (1913-2015) was one of the greatest meditation masters and most compassionate bodhisattvas in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. He is one of the most revered spiritual figures in South Asia.

Zach Larson is an independent scholar and researcher who works as the publications director for a nonprofit organization in New York City.

Editor's Preface	ix
Acknowledgements	xi
Introduction	xii
Chapter One: An Introduction to Chatral Rinpoche "A Reply in Three Syllables"	1
Chapter Two: Chatral Rinpoche's Steadfast Commitment to Ethics, An Interview with Chatral Rinpoche	17
Chapter Three: On Eating Meat	25
Chapter Four: The Comparative Activity of Saving Lives "Thangtong Gyalpo's Aspiration Prayer for the Liberation of Fish"	39
Chapter Five: The Benefitsa of Saving the Lives of Other Beings	43
Chapter Six: Helping Beings in a Degenerate Age "A Prayer to Avert Nuclear War"	47
Chapter Seven: Advice for Nyingma Pratitioner"	55
Prayers for the Long Life of Chatral Rinpoche	65
Dedication of Merit	67
Appendix	69
Notes	73
Sources	81
Index	83