In Tibetan Buddhism, it is said that certain meditation practices can alter the appearance of the body, transforming it into five radiant lights. The name given to this physical fluorescence is “rainbow body.”
Zen Mind, Vajra Mind
The late Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche described Suzuki Roshi as his “accidental father” in America, and through their close friendship he gained great respect for the Zen tradition. In this talk, Chögyam Trungpa looks at the basic differences between Zen and tantra.
Forum: The Myths, Challenges, and Rewards of Tantra
A forum on Tantra with Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Anne Carolyn Klein, and Larry Mermelstein, with an introduction by Reggie Ray.
What does it mean to be devoted to one’s guru?
Chakrasamvara, Eastern Tibet, 18th century, Karma (Kagyu) and other Buddhist lineagesCollection Rubin Museum of Art | HAR#432 | himalayanart.org
Buddhadharma ask three teachers about a complex issue at the heart of tantra practice: guru devotion.
The Guru and the Great Vastness
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche's teacher, the late Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Photo by Wonderlane.Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche looksat the role and the influence of the guru on learning in the vajrayana tradition.