Guru Rinpoche was instrumental in the establishment of Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet in the 8th century. In 2012, the devotees also built a 150-feet-tall statue of Guru Rinpoche at a small Buddhist settlement in Rewalsar. Devotees have erected a shrine near the lake that is dedicated to the princess. The lake in Rewalsar remains a sacred place as it is believed that the incident took place there. Princess Mandarava became the first of Guru Rinpoche’s five consorts. Guru Rinpoche and Princess Mandarava soon left for Tibet where the latter achieved enlightenment upon the completion of her studies. Impressed, the king gave the two his blessings. When the smoke cleared, Guru Rinpoche and Princess Mandarava emerged from a lotus, untouched by the fire. Yet, to everyone’s surprise, the bonfire turned into a lake. Next, he ordered for the two to be burnt alive. Mandarava’s father, the king of Zahor, did not like it. Mandarava was the princess of the Kingdom of Zahor, which is near present-day Rewalsar in India. Guru Rinpoche taught the Princess Mandarava tantric mantras. Followers of Vajrayana Buddhism revere him as Avalokiteshvara (the embodiment of all the buddhas), and Amitabha (he who is infinite). The moment he was born, he declared that he had been incarnated to complete the work of the Buddhas of the past, present, and future. He was born fully enlightened, unlike the Buddha who only achieved enlightenment later in his life. Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche was born as an eight-year-old from a blossoming lotus in the Kingdom of Oddiyana. Nonetheless, what could be unanimously agreed on was that Guru Rinpoche would appear in this world to help all sentient beings. Yet, we can tell the reverence the Buddha attached to Guru Rinpoche. Of course, the Buddha had already achieved the highest point of enlightenment, so this claim was merely a figure of speech. The foretelling of Guru Rinpoche can be found in 19 different sutras and tantras.Īt one point, the Buddha claimed that Guru Rinpoche would be even more enlightened than himself. “Eight years after my mahaparinirvana, a remarkable being with the name Padmasambhava will appear in the centre of a lotus and reveal the highest teaching concerning the ultimate state of the true nature, bringing great benefit to all sentient beings.” - Buddha Shakyamuni, Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra The Buddha predicted the coming of Guru Rinpoche He was incarnated as a fully enlightened being. While others achieved enlightenment slowly over time as they practised the teachings of the Buddha, Guru Rinpoche was special. The two common ones are Guru Rinpoche (Precious Guru) and Padmasambhava (born of a lotus). Guru Yoga chapter from Chökyi Drakpa's Nyingtik Ngöndro commentary.He goes by many names.Patrul Rinpoche, The Words of My Perfect Teacher (Boston: Shambhala, Revised edition, 1998), Part Two, Chapter Six: 'Guru Yoga, entrance-way for blessings, the ultimate method for arousing the wisdom of realization'.Two, translated by Erik Pema Kunsang (Boudhanath: Rangjung Yeshe Publications, 1986-98), pages 76-80. Padmasambhava & Jamgön Kongtrul, The Light of Wisdom, Vol.Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Heart of the Path-Seeing the Guru As Buddha (Wisdom Publications, 2009).Khenpo Ngawang Pelzang, A Guide to the Words of My Perfect Teacher (Boston & London: Shambhala, 2004), Part Two, Chapter Six: 'The Profound Guru Yoga, the Ultimate Method for Arousing the Wisdom of Realization in One's Mind'.Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, The Wish-Fulfilling Jewel, Shambhala, 1999.Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Guru Yoga: According to the Preliminary Practice of Longchen Nyingtik, Snow Lion, 1999.Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, Rigpa Germany, online, 20 November and 14 December 2022: The Essence Of Guru Yoga - A Direct Way Of Connecting To Our Potential.Sogyal Rinpoche, videostreamed Winter Retreat, 5 January 2014.Sogyal Rinpoche, Lerab Ling, Ngöndro Retreat, 13 July 2011.Important Teachings Given to the Rigpa Sangha
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