A public talk, given at Theatre de Lusse, on the occassion of the 10th anniversary of founding the main centre of Bodhicharya France in Lusse.
Rinpoche first gives a brief introduction to the Buddha and what he taught, i.e. the Three Trainings. Then he answers several questions from the audience, including:
– I’m new to Buddhism; where should I start my studies?
– What does it mean to be enlightened?
– Muslim/Buddhist; is it possible to follow two traditions?
– Reincarnation
– Tibetan tradition and the Western culture
– Is there hierarchy in Buddhism? Can a woman become a Lama?
– Burma
– Rinpoche’s own practice?