The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche presents teachings on the progressive stages of Buddhist practice through the three yanas: Hinayana, Mahayana and Varjayana. Rinpoche presents practices from each of the three yanas that allow us to work with our minds to transform our negative emotions and discover the pure nature of mind. Included is a discussion of creation and completion stage practices, the five buddha families and the five wisdoms. These teachings by Ponlop Rinpoche are based on The Treasury of Knowledge and also on Creation and Completion by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodr Thaye, (as translated by Sarah Harding). Eleven talks on 2 MP3 CDs. Translation assistance by Gary Weiner.


Practices of Tranquility and Insight; Ponlop Rinpoche, Vajra Echoes, 2x MP3 CDs, $54.00

The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche is acknowledged as one of the foremost scholars of his generation in the Nyingma and Kagyu schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Fluent in English and well-versed in Western culture, Rinpooche has worked to develop and adapt traditional Tibetan education curriculums for Western audiences. Nitartha Institute (www.nitharthainstitute.org), where Rinpoche is the main teacher, provides a focused Buddhist studies program. Rinpoche is a visiting professor of buddhist philosopy at Naropa University, Boulder, Colorado. In 1997, Rinpoche founded Nalanabodhi to preserve the genuine lineage of the Nyingma and Kagyu Schools of Tibetan Buddhism. There are Nalandabodhi centers in North America and Europe, and curriculum materials are available to people worldwide.