The Buddhist tradition of Tibet is recognized as one of the world’s most unique and distinctive spiritual cultures. It is especially respected for the profound wisdom and inner sciences upon which it is based, and its expression of the highest human ideals of compassion, tolerance and peace. This section provides a simple introduction to Buddhism and to the wisdom culture of Tibet. |
 The Buddha
The historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, attained enlightenment in India in the sixth century BCE.
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 Padmasambhava
Buddhism was introduced to Tibet in the eighth century by the great master and saint Padmasambhava. |
 His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is both the head of state and the spiritual leader of Tibet.
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 Tertön Sogyal
In Tibet c’è una tradizione di riconoscere le incarnazioni di grandi maestri che sono scomparsi. Sogyal Rinpoche, il fondatore di Rigpa e il suo direttore spirituale, è stato riconosciuto come l’incarnazione di Tertön Sogyal.
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