The Supplication to the Kagyu Gurus is a beautiful and cherished text of the Kagyu tradition. It introduces us to the founders of our lineage, all the way back to the remarkable mahasiddha Tilopa, his main student, the scholar Naropa, and all those who brought the practice alive and vibrant to the present day.
The text also presents the main points of view, meditation, and conduct of the Mahamudra path in a pithy and poetic way. It is considered essential learning for anyone engaged with our tradition.
Through these teachings, Tim Olmsted explores the Kagyu lineage and the profound path of Mahamudra, the “Great Seal.”
The Supplication to the Kagyu Gurus - 2015
Exploring the Kagyu Lineage Through the Supplication to the Kagyu Gurus - 2026
This two-part series explores the Supplication to the Kagyu Gurus and introduces us to the founders of the Kagyu lineage, the remarkable mahasiddha Tilopa and his main student, the scholar Naropa. The text presents the essential points of view, meditation, and conduct of the Mahamudra path, the “Great Seal,” considered by many to be one of the most profound and potent paths to enlightenment.
Through the lives and teachings of Tilopa and Naropa, we encounter extraordinary examples of devotion to full awakening. Their stories have inspired and guided dedicated students of the path for centuries.
Related Resources
Read (PDF): Supplication to the Takpo Kagyus Translated by The Nalanda Translation Committee
Read (book): Showing the Path to Liberation by Thrangu Rinpoche