In the preface and introduction to this book, with all the sparkling and arresting freshness of a dew-drop on an newly opened lotus bud catching the early-morning light, James Low clearly explains the truth how we all are actually. Also how it is that we become shadows of ‘ourselves’…
Hearing or reading about the actual ‘truth of ourselves’ is something rare… and hard to fathom whilst wearing our shades! However, with this guidance we can follow along, and see how the difference between how we think we are and the truth arose … intellectually.
James continues to explain… condensing lifetimes of learning into about forty minutes of audio… how, by engaging with the view that’s offered and the prayers and practice contained within this book… we can be re-sourced from the source and returned to the openness and fullness of life.
Inseparable from the truth…there is then embodied integrity – seeing and acting, manifesting ‘as light with light.’
Q. Who can bring the vitality of the living truth of this into hearts of suffering beings?
A. Padmasambhava is one who has that capacity…
Q. But…who is Padmasambhava? Who are we?
A. As words the answers are available…in the teachings in this book : ) … to listen and to read.
I hope that these recordings are a useful adjunct to the book…
However there are more helpful notes than I can usefully include in an audio recording… and, for study and practice, having the texts in front of us is best…
For the full value of the words to shine they need an ongoing connection with our eyes ears and open hearts.
It was a pleasure to publish this first recording on the day of the 21st Anniversary of C.R.Lama’s Parinirvana… with profound gratitude for his teachings, for those of James Low… and all our teachers and helpers along the way…
and to complete this series on New Year’s Day, February 2024
1: Preface ~ Lotus Source by C.R.Lama and James Low
2: Introduction ~ Lotus Source by C.R.Lama and James Low
3: Introductory Prayer to Buddha Shakyamuni ~ Lotus Source by C.R.Lama and James Low
4: Offering Salutation and Praise to Padmasambhava (i) Prayer ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
5: (ii) Seven Line Prayer from Offering Salutation and Praise to Padmasambhava~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
6: Aspiration of the Vajra Knot ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
7: The Prayer of Aspiration which is a Wish-Fulfilling Jewel ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
8: The Sutra of the Story of the Lamp of King Golden Hand and His Aspiration ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
9: The Aspiration for Pure Discernment ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
10: If you Wish to Purify your Sins and Obscurations ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
11: The Prayer Which Effortlessly Fulfils Our Wishes ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
12. The Prayer Which Removes Obstacles From the Path ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
13. The Prayer Which Quickly Fulfils Our Wishes ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
14. The Prayer of the Stainless Biography ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
15. Pure White Lotus – The Life of the Lotus-born From Oddiyana ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
16. Cloud of Blessing ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
17. Imploring Padmasambhava ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
18. The Precious Guru ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
19. Lotus Source Practice ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
20. Aspiration for Zangdopalri ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low
21. A Description of Zangdopalri ~ Lotus Source C.R.Lama and James Low