The Flowing River of Dharma

<b>Discover succinct instructions for ending the habits that cause you so much suffering in this contemporary exploration of a foundational four-line teaching from Vajrayana Buddhism.</b><br><br>How do we break free from the habits and compulsions that bring us suffering? In the twelfth century, Sakya Drakpa Gyeltsen penned four short but significant lines, known as <i>Parting from the Four Attachments</i>, offering a concise guide to becoming a genuine dharma practitioner and charting a path to enlightenment. <br><br>In <i>The Flowing River of Dharma</i>, Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo offer a fresh, contemporary exploration of this foundational Vajrayana Buddhist text, drawing on insights from Anyen Rinpoche’s teacher Khenchen Tsara Dharmakirti Rinpoche and a cave-dwelling hermit known as Lama Tsepel. Using the <i>rime</i> approach, which promotes cross-tradition learning, the authors refer to teachings from a variety of traditions, in particular <i>The Four Dharmas of Gampopa</i>, as well as wisdom from the Sakya, Kagyu, Nyingma, Kadam of old, and Gelug traditions of Tibet.<br><br>With clear language and a candid look at the challenges of dharma practice, Anyen Rinpoche explores the power of renunciation, understanding samsara’s true nature, and cultivating bodhicitta as pathways to a meaningful life. Buddhists of all backgrounds will discover how these <i>lojong</i> (mind training) teachings can anchor us firmly on the path and ensure that we don’t stray from it until we reach complete liberation.