"Ashe is the most primordial, basic essence of what things are." —Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Compiled mainly from the Sakyong's teachings at Kalapa gatherings in 2000 and 2003, Ashe & the Four Dignities is a guide to understanding Ashe, the seed syllable of Shambhala. Each chapter elaborates on a particular theme, such as

• A short history of the Shambhala terma
• The meaning of Ashe for our age
• Holding the view of basic goodness
• Obstacles to raising windhorse—and how to overcome them
• Court principle and sacred world

Also included are in-depth desciptions of the four dignities, as well as guided instruction on raising windhorse and stroke practice.

Lion's Roar
Softcover, 6" x 9"
148 pp.

Available to students who have received lungta and stroke transmission.