We offer our condolences to the family and disciples of Kyabje Dodrubchen Rinpoche, who recently passed into parinirvana. An emanation of Vimalamitra, the Fourth Dodrubchen Rinpoche was one of the most important masters of the Nyingma and Dzogchen traditions and the principal holder of the Longchen Nyingtik teachings.

Whenever a great master passes from this world, their wisdom mind is considered to be omnipresent and accessible to all students who have faith and devotion, even those who did not have the fortune to meet the master in this life. Therefore, we encourage everyone to make efforts to practice during this important time.

"It is difficult to learn the names of the vows, let alone observe them. So at least you should strive to be loving to people, especially those who are close to you such as friends, relatives, Dharma brothers and sisters, and neighbours. Try to avoid harming them. Be respectful to them, as all are enlightened in their true nature. Then, in a simple way, you are moving towards fulfilling the pratimoksha vow of not harming others, the bodhisattvas’ vow of being loving to others, and the tantric vow of pure perception."

—Kyabje Dodrupchen Rinpoche