The recording of this text was added to the series a couple of weeks ago but some repair work to the aging skeleton means I am only now flagging it up!

Perhaps you found it anyway… but if not then listening to this treasure text regarding the truth of phenomena – no.15 in the series– may resonate with your intrinsic wisdom.

In his introduction James indicates that text this offers a description of how Padmasambhava’s potential manifested – how he responded to different situations …including when he encountered an interest (or disinterest) in the pure dharma.

The text was revealed not so long ago by Sera Khandro, an emanation of one of his close disciples.
It is not simply a biography of Padmadsambhava. As a revelation of his apparitional speech, what we encounter here is part of his legacy to us.

It includes instructions on behaviour … as with the earlier recording of Dudjom Rinpoche’s prayer ‘Pure Discernment’, enjoining us to make no mistake about what is to be adopted and what is to be abandoned. Also a prayer of aspiration …with which we can engage.

In the book there are seventy ‘note-worthy’ notes which James has offered to assist us in unpacking and engaging with the text, including the nature of the obstacles mentioned in those prayers. So if you are following this path it would be very helpful for study and practice if you are able to access the book.

Some notes are deeply telling…’Profound dharma is not a set of standard issue practices to be followed but an invitation into a deeper relationship with the ground of one’s own presence. There are many paths, all helpful, but we each must find our way.’ JL