Words of the Lamas features concise commentaries and essential explanations of numerous aspects of life from the perspective of Tantra and Dzogchen. These succinct expressions appeared on a monthly basis to provide a growing resource of essential teaching. Their lively style also provides intimate glimpses of the perception and personality of the Lineage Lamas.

Most Words were originally delivered as teachings to Aro apprentices. Some use words and concepts that may be unfamiliar to newcomers; others may by read easily by anyone.

Khandro-Dechen

The Ten Paramitas

Parol-tu Chinpa Çu – pha rol tu phyin pa drug phar bCu

The Paramitas—ultimately—are actions which are free from the crimp of duality – actions which arise spontaneously from the non-dual state. …
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The year of the Dog

A teaching on ‘time in transit’

Ngak’chang Rinpoche & Khandro Déchen There are many ways in which we could examine the meaning of the Fire Dog year. We could look at …
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Tralam-mé

Ngak’chang Rinpoche & Khandro Déchen Authentic relationship to the dimension of sexuality—in terms of Aro gTér practice—is linked with the Dzogchen teachings of the Khandro …
Vajra Romance
Khandro-Pawo Nyida Mélong Gyüd

Tralam-mé Q&A (1)

Ngak’chang Rinpoche & Khandro Déchen Q Rinpoche, do you have awareness of people’s tralam-mé?
R Yes – but it is not necessary. You can know the …
Q&A Vajra Romance
Khandro-Pawo Nyida Mélong Gyüd

Tralam-mé Q&A (2)

Ngak’chang Rinpoche & Khandro Déchen Q Is it possible to see tralam-mé?
R Yes, in a manner of speaking – but it is more that you …
Q&A Vajra Romance