The Profound Inner Principles - With Jamgon Kon... -
Detailed explanations of how the "winds" of karma can be transformed into the "winds" of wisdom.
( Chöying Dzö ) is a seminal treatise in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, composed by the 14th-century master Longchen Rabjam and later revitalized through the exhaustive commentaries of Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé in the 19th century.
For the modern student, The Profound Inner Principles offers a "cosmology of the self." It suggests that our psychological struggles and physical ailments are often reflections of imbalances in our "inner principles." By studying these works, one gains a map of the consciousness that transcends cultural or historical boundaries, pointing toward a universal "Inner Science." The Profound Inner Principles - With Jamgon Kon...
Kongtrul emphasizes that the "inner principles" reveal that the confused state of cyclic existence (Samsara) and the enlightened state (Nirvana) share the same fundamental basis: the Sugatagarbha (Buddha Nature).
A major theme is that the human body is not merely a biological vessel but a sacred mandala. By understanding the flow of subtle energies, a practitioner can "untying the knots" in the heart center that cause dualistic thinking. Detailed explanations of how the "winds" of karma
The text argues that the ultimate nature of reality is not a "blank" void, but a "luminous emptiness." This inner principle suggests that wisdom is already present within the mind; it simply needs to be recognized rather than manufactured. 3. Jamgön Kongtrul’s Contribution
The text explores the "inner" architecture of the human experience. While standard Buddhist philosophy often focuses on external conduct and general mental training, the Profound Inner Principles looks at the —the subtle energetic system of channels ( nadis ), winds ( prana ), and essences ( bindu ). A major theme is that the human body
As a leader of the , Jamgön Kongtrul brought a unique clarity to these teachings. He integrated perspectives from the Nyingma (Ancient) and Sarma (New Translation) schools. His commentary provides: