Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava)

Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is a revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism, credited with establishing Buddhism in Tibet during the 8th century. He is considered a master yogi and tantric practitioner who helped transform Indian Buddhist teachings to suit Tibet’s cultural context. Often depicted as a powerful, compassionate teacher with divine qualities, he is believed to have defeated negative forces and hidden spiritual teachings (terma) for future discovery. Devotees honor him as a spiritual guide, embodying wisdom, compassion, and transformative energy essential for spiritual progress.