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Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, or Precious Teacher, is considered to be a
direct emanation of the Buddha. In the eighth century he took a crucial
role in bringing Buddhism from India into Tibet. At that time King Trisong
Deutsen of Tibet was encountering many obstacles in fulfilling his wish to
establish Buddhism in his country. Hearing of the great spiritual power of
the Indian master Padmasambhava, he invited him to Tibet, and there Guru
Rinpoche subdued and transformed the harmful influences that were
obstructing the flourishing of Buddhism. Thereafter, Guru Rinpoche and his
main disciple and spiritual companion, Lady Yeshe Tsogyal, traveled
throughout Tibet and taught the esoteric theories and practices of
Vajrayana Buddhism, whereby one can attain enlightenment in one lifetime.
This tradition of spiritual practice has been passed on in an unbroken
lineage from realized teacher to disciple until the present day.
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