The Martsang Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism is an unbroken lineage based on the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha’s sutras and tantras which was founded 850 years ago by Choje Marpa Sherab Yeshe in 1167 (1134-1203).
“The Way of the Bodhisattva is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment and to generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. It is the treasured by Buddhists of all traditions. This famous and universally loved poem for daily living has inspired many generations of Buddhists and non-Buddhists since it was first composed in the 8th century by Shantideva. “
The Martsang Dechen Nyru translates as ‘essential teachings on the swift path to great bliss’. Its nectar blessings and teachings form the quintessential meditational practice stages, that follow on from having developed a solid foundation from hearing, studying and contemplating the Martsang Lam Rim.
The practices are a bridge between Sutra and Vajrayana practice and so introduce the concept of deity practice and the importance of relying on the master, both of which are necessary requirements to study and practice the Martsang Mahamudra.
In short, the Martsang Lam Rim is a collection of precious and profound teachings that will ‘illuminate the mind’ of the practitioner on the complete path to enlightenment. The Martsang Lam Rim teachings, theory and practice cover the complete teachings of Buddhist original theory instructed in the Buddha’s Mahayana Buddhism and the main parts of Theravada Buddhism.
