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FOREWORD

I am very happy to introduce this collection of teachings by Tsoknyi Rinpoche, which bears the beautiful title Fearless Simplicity. On many occasions I have had the great pleasure of watching Tsoknyi Rinpoche teach, and I am always struck by his truly remarkable qualities. For me, he is a master who combines both ancient and modern. Recognized by the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, he was trained in the Nyingma and Drukpa Kagyü traditions of Tibetan Buddhism by the foremost masters of our age: Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Khamtrul Rinpoche, Adeu Rinpoche of Nangchen and Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche. Now, when he teaches, Tsoknyi Rinpoche remains totally faithful to the authentic word and spirit of the teachings, as passed down in the great practice lineages of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. In the depth of his understanding, he reminds me of the outstanding masters of the past, and I find it incredibly encouraging that a master as young as he is can embody so deeply the wisdom of this tradition. And in the generous, direct and careful style of his teaching, he bears an extraordinary resemblance to his father, the great Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.

At the same time, Tsoknyi Rinpoche speaks to us with an exhilarating freshness, being fully aware of the complexity of modern life, and the needs of men and women today. He is gifted with an ability to unravel the most profound of topics in a way that is clear and easy to understand, and as he maps out the teachings, he draws listeners constantly back to their own experience, allowing them to discover the truth of the Dharma within themselves. From his teachings at my centers at Lerab Ling in Europe and elsewhere, I know at first hand just how much he is appreciated by the many Rigpa students around the world who have heard him teach. One of the qualities everyone remarks on is his kindness—his humanity and his unfailing eagerness to help. I count myself most fortunate that I can number him among my closest friends.

It is our great good fortune that for fifteen years now, Rinpoche has been teaching in Europe, North and South America, Australia and South East Asia. I know that what motivates him is an unshakeable commitment to bring benefit to people and to the teachings, as much as possible. In fact, he has played a vital, perhaps historic, role in opening up the Dzogchen teachings to many individuals from the west who are prominent Buddhist teachers. From many long and fascinating discussions with him, I know of his deep concern for the future of the Dharma, and about how best to present the teachings to make them ever more accessible to modern people. I rejoice at this book; it will be a tremendous blessing for practitioners, and I pray that it will allow his voice and the teaching of Buddha to reach out to people everywhere, and bring them closer and closer to liberation.

—Sogyal Rinpoche