Padmasambhava Statue #4 | 8” gold-plated engaging in the generation and

engaging in the generation and completion stages

The commentary includes four concise and powerful meditation practices

the author surveys the scope of the entire work and then begins with the topics that set the cornerstones for all subsequent Buddhist practice: what constitutes proper spiritual apprenticeship

These three elements form the core of development stage meditation

Padmasambhava Statue #4 | 8” gold-plated engaging in the generation andFully Gilded. Guru Rinpoche, or precious teacher, is commonly known as Padmasambhava the 'lotus born'. Known as the second buddha who propagated the Buddhadharma throughout Tibet, he is considered the complete embodiment of all Buddhas of the three kayas. In order to benefit numerous beings and spread the Buddhadharma during the age of decline, Guru Rinpoche spread many hidden treasure teachings throughout Tibet and within the minds of his students.