The Karmapa, 'he who carries out the activity of all the buddhas, ' was the first recognized incarnate lama in Tibetan history. The teachings of the third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje (1284-1339), have been transmitted through an unbroken lineage until the present day. His Aspiration of Mahamudra, one of the most famous meditation manuals of all times, clearly states the key points of the profound views of Mahamudra, Madhyamika, and Dzogchen. Reading this song points out the ultimate transmission, the realization of our innate wisdom. Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche's commentary on the Song of Karmapa presents direct instructions on utilizing the deepest spiritual knowledge. This book contains the recorded teachings of a master who forms a current link in the lineage of transmitting the awakened state of mind.
