At first, one should seek extensive listening.
In the middle, reflect on all the texts so that they become advice,
Finally, one should practice day and night.
All this should be dedicated to the flourish of the Buddha’s teaching.
-Jé Tsongkhapa, founder of Gelukpa Lineage (1357-1419)
Literally “to listen” (Sanskrit: śruta, Tibetan: töpa ཐོས་པ་, Chinese: wen 聞), to learn or study is one of the three tools for acquiring wisdom on the path to liberation. Before Buddhist teachings were written down, all instructions were exclusively received aurally-they were heard when a student listened attentively.
Here is a collection of teachings that Dr. Lye has given over the last few years on various aspects of Buddhist training. But whether you identify “Buddhist” or not, the Buddhadharma has something for everyone. So as the Buddha would say: Come and see! (Sanskrit: ehi paśya). Come and investigate.
A collection of single teachings and serial programs where Dr. Lye presents the Buddhadharma for a general audience. These talks are especially helpful when you’re just starting your spiritual journey or when you need a refocusing of priorities.
Teachings about Mindfulness of Breathing Sutra in the context of H.H. Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang Rinpché’s “Shravasti Meditation”.
“What others consider to be not profound is truly profound”-so taught the founder of Drikung Kagyu, Kyobpa Jikten Sumgön. Here we share with you Dr. Lye’s masterful presentation of the fundamentals of Buddhist practice that combines traditional Buddhist training with the knowledge and pedagogy that he acquired while pursuing his doctoral degree in Religious Studies at the University of Virginia, USA.
Here, you will find various specialized topics found within the world of Tibetan Buddhism. Dr. Lye has the ability to translate ideas and practices from East to West, and from intellectual concepts to heart-experiences. He unpacks what are complex and esoteric ideas and practices in a way that helps us access the profound transformative power of these topics.
Here you will find texts you can use. They have been prepared with care both in terms of the content as well as the layout. These PDF files are designed to print out as booklets that are A5 sized (5.5” x 8”). Please adjust accordingly when printing. Some guidelines in terms of usage of these texts:
1) Please only download the texts that you have received instructions from Dr. Lye on how to practice them.
2) These texts are meant for your personal use. Do not circulate these texts either in electronic or printed form. If others are interested in practicing them, please refer them to this site.
Credits: (1) The followers of the Buddha including Bhikkhuni Patisambhidapattacira, and Bhikkhuni Uppalavanna pay respects to the Buddha. British Library (2) Image by Eak K. from Pixabay (3) Image by Stefan Keller from Pixabay (4) Unstable Housing. SA Rogers (5) Tsherin Sherpa. ‘Derivative’. 2020.