Nyingma

…It would be impossible to be involved with Nyingma teaching in particular without having come across Tema teachings, probably many times. All the same, outside that circle, many people may not have heard of this kind of thing at all. So I think we have to begin with a very brief definition and expand from there. In short, the syllable ter refers to treasur…

…Termas and tertumas, spiritual treasures in their finders that is, they are an inescapable feature of some branches of Tibetan Buddhism. If you can't at least go along for the ride, if that's the way to put it, of the magical aspects of the term or tradition, then the Nyingma teachings and practice may not be for you. So anyway, hello to all my good listene…

…But these are exceptions. In many cases, cynics might say suspiciously many, The young tulkus are found in well-to-do families, often those who provide financial and other support to the monastery concerned. This binds their generous donations even more closely to the monastery. And there are a couple of major Nyingma lineages, each having quite a number of…