Rinpoche explains the profound meaning of Vajrayana, inclusive of the Six Yogas of Naropa, demystifying the practices and providing the necessary elucidations. One of the six Yogas, Dream Yoga, is explored in depth, providing remarkable insight into the human condition, mind, and spirituality. The clarifications illuminate the tantric path, dispelling confusion and uncertainty about how to approach Vajrayana practices. Some key explanations for practicing the Vajrayana path are elucidated including the role of clear light, and the role of the tantric teacher. This work includes generous, rarely discussed aspects of this profound path by one of the worlds foremost masters of Tibetan Buddhism.
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX (1955-2012) was born in Nangchen in Kham, eastern Tibet. He was recognised by His Holiness XVI Gyalwang Karmapa as the ninth Traleg tulku and enthroned at the age of two as the supreme abbot of Thrangu Monastery. Rinpoche was taken to Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim at the age of four where he was educated with other young tulkus in exile by His Holiness Karmapa. Rinpoche studied under the auspices of His Eminence Kyabje Thuksey Rinpoche at Sangngak Choling in Darjeeling. Rinpoche moved to Melbourne Australia in 1980 and commenced studies in comparative religion and philosophy at LaTrobe University. He established E-Vam Institute in Melbourne in 1982 and went on to establish further Centers in Australia, America and New Zealand. Throughout his life Rinpoche gave extensive teachings on many aspects of Buddhist psychology and philosophy, as well as comparative religion, and Buddhist and Western thought. He was an active writer and has many titles to his name. Titles include: the best selling Essence of Buddhism; Karma, What It Is, What It Isn't, and Why It Matters, now translated into 5 languages; Actuality of Being; Moonbeams of Mahamudra; Vajrayana: An Essential Guide to Practice and How To Do Life to name a few. Rinpoche's writings are thought provoking, challenging, profound and highly relevant to today's world and its many challenges.