Introduction
During the nineteenth century the Great Jamyang
Khyentse Wangpo (1820-1892) was
famous in Tibet as a Non-Sectarian (Tib: Ri.med)
Master. Along with Jamgon Kongtrul
and Patrul Rinpoche he pioneered the spirit
of tolerance and eclecticism which became
known as the Remay Movement. This movement
led to a complete revitalisation of the
rich spiritual culture of Tibet.
When he died it was believed that
he dissolved into the heart of the Indian saint
Vimalamitra, who resides on Manjushri's Mount
Wutai in China. Then, as he had
predicted, he manifested five incarnations
(Body, Speech, Mind, Quality, and Activity).
Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro (1896-1959)
from Dzongsar, an authority on all
Traditions and holder of all the major lineages,
was the activity incarnation and
became known as one of the most outstanding
Tibetan Masters of this century.
In his book, "Opening the Dharma",
Chokyi Lodro gives explanations of the four
major sects of Tibetan Buddhism (Sakya, Gelug,
Kagyud and Nyingma), outlining
their lineages and histories, their individual
special characteristics and the main
practices common to all four Traditions. Included
is a brief explanation of how to find
happiness by cultivating virtues of body,
speech and mind, how to accumulate the
Merit and Wisdom required for Enlightenment.
Forward
Recently Lama Sherab Gyaltsen
insisted I translate this text into English, as
these days many people all over the world
are interested to know about the Buddha's
Dharma. I hope this book will benefit all
sentient beings, especially in this present
age of degeneration, when there are many disputes
and disagreements among
the followers of the different Traditions
of Tibetan Buddhism.
I would like to thank Ms. Diane
Bowen for editing and helping with the translation,
Ms. Yong Siew Chin for typing and other assistance,
and Mrs. Leong of Ipoh for her
donation.
May all sentient beings find bliss and perfect happiness.
Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse.
Malaysia,
October, 1984
The Limitless Vehicles of the Buddha
The Essential Path of all Traditions
Prayer for Propagation of the teachings of the Khyentse Lineage
Notes to the English Translation
