These talks are based on the Kagyu Lineage Prayer which presents the entire path of practice in the Kagyu lineage. This prayer was composed by Jampel Sangpo, a disciple of the 6th Karmapa, who became a guru of the 7th Karmapa after attaining realization through persevering in the practice of Mahamudra. Lama Yeshe’s teaching emphasizes the third and fourth stanzas relating to tranquility and insight meditation. Lama Yeshe Gyamtso’s talks include detailed practice instructions on several meditation techniques.

Practices of Tranquility and Insight, Lama Yeshe Gyamtso, Vajra Echoes, 4 DVDs, 8 hrs., $48.00

Lama Yeshe Gyamtso was a student of Kalu Rinpoche and completed two three-year retreats.  He has translated for many eminent Kagyu teachers including His Holiness the Seventeenth Karmapa.  The Dzoghcen Ponlop Rinpoche,  Thrangu Rinpoche, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche,  Bardor Tulku Rinpoche and others.  He has published three books translating significant texts,  Vajra Garland and The Lotus Garden: Treasure Biographies of Padmakara and Vairochana; Precious Essence:  The Inner Autobiography of Terchen Barway Dorje and Treasury of Elegance: The Songs of Barway Dorje.