Early Life and Background Vasubandhu was born around 400 CE in Purushapura, which is in modern-day Peshawar, Pakistan. (Tibetan: དབྱིག་གཉེན་ ) His family belonged to a prominent Brahmin lineage, a background that greatly influenced his intellectual and spiritual pursuits. His father, Brahmavatsa, held a significant position as a royal chaplain, which not only granted Vasubandhu access...Read More
Introduction to Asaṅga Asaṅga, an influential figure in Mahāyāna Buddhism, is revered as the founder of the Yogācāra school, also known as the “Mind-Only” school. Flourishing during the 4th to 5th centuries CE in the Indian subcontinent, Asaṅga’s contributions laid foundational stones for the development of Mahāyāna thought and practice. His insights into the nature...Read More
Introduction Dromtönpa Gyalwé Jungné emerges as a pivotal figure in Tibetan Buddhism, credited with the establishment of the Kadam school. His contributions to the spiritual landscape of Tibet are significant, as he not only founded a major Buddhist school but also served as a primary disciple of the revered Indian master Atisha. This affiliation with...Read More
Introduction to Sörchung Shyérap Zhaba Sörchung Shyérap Zhaba, widely recognized as ‘The Little Sörpa,’ holds a prominent place in the realm of Nyingma Buddhism. He is celebrated not only as a successor of the esteemed Sörpoche but also as a realized master whose teachings and spiritual insights have left a lasting impact on practitioners and...Read More
Introduction to Sörpoche Shakya Jungné Sörpoche Shakya Jungné, born in the year 1002 and passing away in 1062, stands as a pivotal figure in the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. His life and teachings have left an indelible mark on the landscape of Tibetan spiritual practice. The title “Sörpoche” translates to “great sörpa,” which indicates...Read More
Introduction to Nāgārjuna Nāgārjuna, a distinguished philosopher and pivotal figure in the development of Mahāyāna Buddhism, is often regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Buddhist thought. His legacy, which spans centuries, is characterized by profound intellectual contributions that have shaped both Mahāyāna philosophy and later tantric traditions. The etymology...Read More
