The Adamantine Song (MP3)

Description

The 2008 Treasury of Knowledge Retreat was blessed by the presence of Lama Palden Drolma, the resident lama of the Sukhasiddhi Foundation. Lama Palden gave two talks on a song of realization composed by Kyergangpa Dhokyi Senge, an early master in the Shangpa Kagyu lineage and translated by Pema Tsultrim, a student of Kalu Rinpoche. Lama Palden began her teaching by providing an introduction to the Shangpa Kagyu lineage. She then presented extended commentary Kyergangpa Dhokyi Senge’s song of realization, The Adamantine Song: Through Which You Meet Face to Face with the Guru, Your Own Mind. In talk two, Lama Palden led a guided meditation based on verses from the song. Following this meditation, Lama Palden entertained questions from the audience and provided additional commentary on the song. This song and commentary provide a wonderful teaching on recognizing our inner guru. A copy of the song of realization discussed in this teaching is included along with the recordings of Lama Palden’s talks. Two talks on one MP3.

Please note that Lama Palden's talks are restricted to people who: 1. Attended the retreat, OR 2. have at least started Ngondro practice, OR 3. by direct permission of Lama Palden.

Features

MP3CD Recordings
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