Tibetan Buddhism and Culture

Introduction Samaya is not meant to be an abstract or mystical concept hidden away in the monastery. It is a living commitment, breathing th...

In Vajrayana Buddhism, Samaya is not just a vow — it is the invisible thread that binds a disciple to their guru, their practice, and ultima...

I n Vajrayana Buddhism, the concept of transmission is central to the path of awakening. Unlike general academic learning or self-guided spi...

In Vajrayana Buddhism, the role of the guru is not only central — it is multifaceted. While in Chapter 1 we explored why devotion to a guru...