The Path to Awakening Through Cause, Interdependence, and Wisdom

Rooted in the authentic Buddhist lineage of Nyingma and Palyul, we share timeless teachings on the law of causality, interdependent origination, and the true nature of mind guiding practitioners toward clarity, compassion, and liberation.

Teaching

Palyul Lineage

Within the Nyingma tradition, six mother monasteries were established: Dorje Drak, Mindroling, Shechen, Dzogchen, Kathok, and Palyul. Palyul Monastery was founded in 1665 by Vidyadhara Kunzang Sherab. The core teachings of Palyul stem from Terton Mingyur Dorje, who revealed the “Sky Treasures” (Nam Chö). His disciples included Karma Chagme, Rigzin Kunzang Sherab, and Ahkon Lhamo, among others. Palyul practices encompass the Kama (the words of Buddha), Terma (revealed treasures), and Dag Nang (pure vision). Additionally, they follow the teachings of Jatsön Nyingpo, Ratna Lingpa Terma, Karma Lingpa Terma, Jyangter, and Tersar (new revealed treasures).

Practitioners must thoroughly study and practice each step to attain enlightenment.

Principles of Buddhism

Belief in the law of causality, as a foundational aspect of Buddhist teaching, and the philosophy of interdependent origination are crucial points. Ultimately, recognizing and acknowledging that all phenomena are empty by nature is essential. Selfishness is merely a reflection of life, akin to a dream, an optical illusion, a magical trick, an echo, a mirage, water bubbles, a manifestation, or the moon reflected in water. Strive to understand all phenomena in this way.

Law of Causality

The law of causality is a fundamental principle in Buddhism, stating that everything arises due to causes and conditions.

Interdependent Origination

Interdependent origination, or dependent arising, is the doctrine that all phenomena arise in dependence upon other phenomena.

Emptiness

Emptiness in Buddhism refers to the absence of inherent, independent existence in all phenomena.

Nature of Phenomena as Illusory

The comparison of phenomena to illusions, dreams, and other ephemeral images highlights the idea that what we perceive is not ultimately real or permanent.

Origin of Suffering

Suffering arises from craving (tanha) and desire. This craving leads to attachment to transient things, which inevitably results in suffering because everything is impermanent.

Marga

The path leading to the cessation of suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path.