Preserving Dharma

Preserving Sacred Lineages and Texts

 May I be a guide for those who do not have a guide, a leader for those who journey, a boat for those who want to cross over, and all sorts of ships, bridges, beautiful parks for those who desire them, and light for those who need light.
~ Shantideva

Drukpa Kagyu Heritage Project

Inspired by Khamtrul Rinpoche VIII (Dongyu Nyima) and under the guidance of Adeu Rinpoche, a pre-eminent scholar, Tsoknyi Rinpoche gathered in one collection for the first time the major texts of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage masters. Many of these texts were on the verge of being lost or had been badly damaged. This painstaking effort, begun in 1993, has produced 108 definitive editions so far, of which 500 sets were printed. Our gratitude to Tony Duff for his effort in designing special Tibetan fonts and transcribing much of the material. These rare texts have been distributed to Drukpa Kagyu practice centers and hermitages worldwide, ensuring that these teachings will be available to future generations of Dharma practitioners.

Tsoknyi Lineage Teachings

Transmissions and teachings by lineage masters are essential for the preservation and dissemination of profound oral traditions. In 2004, Tsoknyi Rinpoche organized and sponsored a two-month-long transmission of the Tsoknyi Lineage of Terton Ratna Lingpa by Adeu Rinpoche, who was the greatest living master of these teachings. This event was held in the Nangchen Region of Tibet and was attended by 900 monks and nuns. In 2005, Rinpoche organized a six-month-long special teaching by Adeu Rinpoche on the Six Yogas of Naropa for about 80 yogis from 30 practice centers and hermitages. All of these practitioners are now in three-year retreat, in training to become the future teachers of the lineage.

Tsoknyi Lineage Texts

The complete teachings of the Tsoknyi Lineage of Ratna Lingpa are being collected and edited for the first time. These will be printed for and distributed to the thousands of practitioners in this lineage.

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