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

Nyingma Lineage

The Nyingma lineage, particularly the Dzogchen tradition, traces its origins to Buddha Samantabhadra and was passed down to Garab Dorje. It continued through great Mahasiddhas such as Shri Singha, Jñanasutra, and Vimalamitra. Buddhism spread to Tibet and the Himalayan region in the 8th century when King Trisong Deutsen invited Bodhisattva Shantarakshita and Guru Padmasambhava from India to teach the Dharma. Under their guidance, a group of translators, including Vairotsana, translated the sacred texts into Tibetan, forming the foundation of the Nyingma tradition. Later, three other major Tibetan Buddhist schools—Sakya, Kagyu, and Gelug—emerged from new translations and became known as the Sarma traditions.

The Nyingma tradition outlines nine Yanas (vehicles) of practice:

Śrāvaka Yana
Pratyekabuddha Yana
Mahayana
Kriya Tantra Yana
Charya Tantra Yana
Yoga Tantra Yana
Maha Yoga Yana
Anu Yoga Yana
Ati Yoga Yana

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.