Timely Questions Timeless Wisdom

The first part of this book is based on a public conversation with Ringu Tulku
Rinpoche held at Kellogg College, University of Oxford. Ringu Tulku brought the
centuries-old Tibetan Kagyu lineage teachings of Buddhism to meet the equally long-
established lineage of learning and teaching of Oxford University, offering timeless
wisdom for the issues of our times.

The topics covered include: living and working together in harmony; leadership,
education and learning; the nature of wisdom and knowledge; and how to approach
day to day issues, as well as crises, of our time. The text leads into some of Ringu
Tulku’s more general Buddhist teachings, expanding and deepening themes such as
the importance of our attitude, karma, and creating a path in life. It finishes by
introducing the Eightfold Path, which Buddha taught as a means of freeing ourselves
from confusion and suffering.

The text speaks directly to the heart, whether one follows the teachings of Buddhism
or is simply generally interested in these topics. As one reader commented: “Ringu
Tulku’s teachings are like a ray of rainbow light in dark times!”

There are teachings in here that will be of interest to long term practitioners of the
Buddhist path: Ringu Tulku elucidates profound truths in simple, heartfelt and
eloquent ways. The text also provides an accessible presentation for those new to
Ringu Tulku’s teachings and Buddhism, starting as it does from a secular viewpoint
in the conversation held at Oxford University.