In 1963, the 3rd H.H. Penor Rinpoche established Namdroling Monastery in Karnataka, India. Today, it supports over 5,000 monastics and remains a vital center for the Palyul lineage. The current throne holder is H.H. Karma Kuchen Rinpoche. Other prominent figures leading Namdroling Monastery include H.H. Mugsang Kuchen Rinpoche, H.H. Gyangkhang Rinpoche, Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche, Khenchen Namdrol Tshering Rinpoche, and Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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
Establishment of Namdroling Monastery
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.