Guru Padmasambhava, The Lotus Born
One of the basic beliefs of Buddhism is that Guru
Padmasambhava is the founder of Tibetan Buddhism.
My photo of this thangka (Buddhist iconographical art) is of Guru Padmasambhava and the Nyingma Lineage. Commissioned for my 40th birthday, I am most blessed to have it displayed in my shrine room. To learn how to design a meditation space in your home or apartment, you may wish to click here for my suggestions.
As a devoted practitioner for more than twenty years, I am delighted to help you learn about basic Tibetan Buddhism beliefs. The emphasis of this discussion will specifically focus on the branch of Tibetan Buddhism which is quite unique, as you'll read.
Tibet, The Land of Snows
The original teachings of The Buddha spread from India to the remote Land of Snows in the eighth century AD. Tibetan King Trisong Deutsen was interested in learning the Dharma, and therefore requested that the famous Padmasambhava come from India and give him teachings on the beliefs of Buddhism.
If you are looking for even more essential info of Buddha's Teachings, (Four Noble Truths, Eight Fold Path, etc.) then please click here for my: Basic Beliefs of Buddhism Page
The Lotus Born
Padma Sambhava is Sankrit, and means "Lotus Born." In Tibet everyone reverently calls him Guru Rinpoche. Guru is Sanskrit for "one who removes the darkness," and in Tibetan the word is Lama. (Think of the most famous Tibetan Buddhist: His Holiness the Dalai Lama) The word Rinpoche means "precious one."
Guru Rinpoche, or Padmasambhava, is considered by Tibetan Buddhists to be the 2nd Buddha, and most definately the father or founder of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Dzogchen Meditation Master, Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche
Read my article: 5 Tibetan Rites (Tibetan Yoga).END=OM MANI PADME HUM.( 3 TIMES ).RESEARCH TIBET DHARMA BY BIKKHUNI GESHE TESERING TASHI.OM MANI PADME HUM.5/2/2012.
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