Teachings

Overview of the Nyingma Tradition Nyingma (meaning “ancient”) is the oldest of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, tracing its origins back to the 8th century. It was founded on the teachings brought to Tibet by Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), Shantarakshita, and Yeshe Tsogyal, who established Buddhism firmly in Tibet. The Nyingma tradition is…