The Healing Buddha Vendor_Kumar Lama Ayang Rinpoche's Drikung Kagyu monastery

Ayang Rinpoche's Drikung Kagyu monastery in Bylakuppe

Dudjom Lingpa’s autobiographies are replete with epic visionary adventures

the Longchen Nyingtik ngöndro—revealed by the great saint Jigme Lingpa following a series of visions in which he was blessed by the omniscient Longchen Rabjam and received the transmission of his wisdom mind—has long been cherished by followers of all traditions on account of its power

which forms the core of teachings known as Dzogchen (Great Perfection) in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition

Secondary Title: Twelve Extraordinary Women Shaping the Transmission of Tibetan Buddhism in the West

The Healing Buddha Vendor_Kumar Lama Ayang Rinpoche's Drikung Kagyu monasteryTitle: THE HEALING BUDDHA Description: This book presents important discourses that deal with the Healing Buddha in his various manifestations and discusses the many symbols, colors, and deities that are used as objects of meditation. The accompanying photographs of sculptures, paintings, and mandalas demonstrate the importance of art and aesthetic experience in Buddhist healing practices. Also included is a history of healing in the development of