Q: Is this yoga we just saw, is it similar to the “tsalung” practice in Bön and [Nyingma] Dzogchen? Is there similarities or not? Kalu Rinpoche: I cannot say there […]... read more →
Similar to the deity practice, isn’t it? Like an example, when we think about the deity practice, it is not simply “chanting mantra”, the mantra is not the priority, isn’t […]... read more →
Q: I was wondering how, what you presented tonight relates to the direct experience teachings of Mahamudra and Dzogchen? A: How does it relate to the Mahamudra and Dzogchen? You […]... read more →
You can search on the internet, there’s nothing much secret left. You can say “I’m going to keep a secret” but there’s nothing much left.... read more →
Host: You said in retreat you had a sort of, you know, that, those practice came easy for you, in a way, compared to other practices right? Kalu Rinpoche: Yes, […]... read more →
So could you tell us a little bit about “who is Niguma?”, sort of, your sort of connection and feeling towards Niguma, and then, since we’re going to move into seeing a little bit of the yoga practice, a little bit about “what is Niguma’s yoga?”... read more →
Host: So faith to the Dharma, then devotion will naturally come. Kalu Rinpoche: Yes, yes. Host: When it’s time. Kalu Rinpoche: Yes, Yes. Of course you can respect to all […]... read more →
Host: Yeah, it’s nice when you talk about devotion, and you previously made the connection between clarity and devotion. And that almost, devotion is like a form of clarity right? […]... read more →
Host: but Rinpoche, you spent so much time practicing these practices, and also in Three Year Retreat as well. So is this what you were doing in Three Year Retreat? […]... read more →
Host: So the yoga practice supports the tummo practice, the inner fire practice, which supports your, in touch with the illusory sort of body. Kalu Rinpoche: Yes. Host: Which helps […]... read more →