Teachings on Tantra is based on Jamgon Kongtrul Lodrö Thaye’s Treasury of Knowledge. After explaining the differences between vajrayana and sutrayana, Ponlop Rinpoche presents the Utpattikrama (creation) and Sampannakrama (completion) stages of Path Tantra in terms of their essence and qualities, definition, reasons for the two stages, and reasons why creation and completion leads to liberation. In the final three talks, Rinpoche presents details of creation practice, including instructions on developing visualizations, different ways of visualizing, and details about visualization practices. Finally, he presents Sampannakrama in terms of ground, path and fruition. Translation assistance by Gerry Wiener. 12 talks on 6 DVDs.

This Combo Set also includes the CD recording of The Life of Jamgon Kontrul Lodro Thaye, a talk by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso. Jamgon Kongtrul Lodrö Thaye authored many important texts, including The Treasury of Knowledge and The Great Path of Awakening. In this brilliant and lively talk Lama Yeshe Gyamtso tells about Jamgon Kongtrul’s lineage, birth, life and training, and his life beyond his well known role as a scholar. Lama Yeshe’s teaching includes many interesting and funny stories and fascinating information about Tibetan Buddhism. One talk, which includes a Q&A session. One talk on two CDs.