The Terma Tradition in Tibetan Buddhism

Changling Rinpoche is the Lineage Holder of the Jangter, or “Northern Treasures.” These important teachings, which were revealed by Rigdzin Godem in Northern Tibet during the fourteenth cenury, are a part of the Dzogchen teachings of the Nyingma school and, in fact, formed the main body of practice of the famous Fifth Dalai Lama. Contained in them are texts such as the “Prayer of Kuntuzangpo” and the “Prayer To Guru Rinpoche In Seven Chapters” which are used by Tibetan buddhists of all denominations. Rinpoche is now intent on collecting the scattered texts of this lineage in order to make it possible to study them properly once more and to introduce them to the West. This is now the main focus of his activity.
Rinpoche is also the Lineage Holder of the teachings of Rechungpa, Milarepa’s famous disciple and adept and thus he combines mastery of both the Nyingma and the Kagyu traditions.
He is able to teach in fluent English and is always ready to answer questions on every aspect of the Dharma. His youthful enthusiasm coupled with an amazing knowledge of the Buddha-Dharma and a familiarity with modern ideas makes his teaching exciting and informative for all who hear it.

This CD is a recording of his talk given at the Buddhist Society on Wednesday 7th September 2005 and is priced at £ 7.80.