Why is Tibetan Buddhism important? What are its unique qualities? Why now? What difference does it make to the individual? Gelek Rimpoche’s teachings presented on this page examine these questions in the context of contemporary life.

Overview

Introductory talks on the subject of vajrayana, also known as tantra, by Gelek Rinpoche from 1986.

Audio with read-along transcript

Introduction to Tantra, Netherlands 1986 - Episode 1 Introduction to Tantra, Netherlands 1986 - Episode 2 Introduction to Tantra, Netherlands 1986 - Episode 3 Introduction to Tantra, Netherlands 1986 - Episode 4 Introduction to Tantra, Netherlands 1986 - Episode 5 Introduction to Tantra, Netherlands 1986 - Episode 6

In-depth teaching

An in-depth answer from Introduction to Vajrayana, Fall Retreat at The Garrison Institute, 2007

Audio with read-along transcript

Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 1 Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 2 Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 3 Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 4 Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 5 Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 6 Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 7 Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 8

Videos

Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 01a Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 01b Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 01c Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 01d Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 02a Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 02b Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 02c Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 02d Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 02e Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 03a Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 03b Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 03c Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 03d Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 04a Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 04b Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 04c Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 04d Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 04e Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 05a Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 05b Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 05c Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 05d Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 06a Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 06b Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 06c Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 06d Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 07a Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 07b Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 07c Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 08a Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 08b Introduction to Vajrayana - Episode 08c