Preserving Authentic Lineage in Chöd Tröma Nagmo
An expanding community of practice
In the Vietnamese transcript, Rinpoche recognizes that Krodakali practice has spread and that many groups are founded by teachers other than himself. He emphasizes that this is not inherently a problem and that no single group claims exclusive ownership of the practice.
The motive for founding a group
Some Dharma groups are established with the sincere wish to serve the teachings and create opportunities for disciples. Others may be motivated by the desire for status or leadership. This distinction makes it important to examine both motivation and practice quality.
Verify empowerment and transmission
Rinpoche urges students to examine the lineage credentials of a teacher before receiving teachings or empowerment. He also asks them to check whether the liturgical texts and chanting melodies they learn are genuine and properly transmitted.
Neither exclusivity nor indiscriminate acceptance
He explicitly rejects the idea that only his own groups are authentic. Practitioners may learn from other qualified teachers and groups, but should investigate carefully and seek advice from lineage holders and Dudjom monasteries.
Source status
This is a translated thematic rendering based on the supplied Vietnamese text, NOT a recovered English transcript. The original English wording and date of the teaching remain unverified.