Topic is “Foundations and Principles of Vajrayana”, in the context of general Buddhist teachings. In the beginning Rinpoche describes four special characteristics of Vajrayana, then he takes time to emphasise the importance of a good basis, the need to study and practice Theravada and Mahayana, to understand Shunyata (Emptiness), the true nature of everything.
There are explanations of the four foundations – precious human body, death and impermanence, karma and the shortcomings of samsara, also about meditation practice, both Shine and Visualisation.
Through the process of digitalizing the original audio tapes there are a few problems, often there are pauses in the middle around min 47 – 50, in part 4 and part 6 the teachings end after approx 40 minutes.
