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1 Creative Commons Padmasambhava and Nubchen Sangye Yeshe: Legend, Lineage, Legacy Dylan Esler explores the nexus of links—both legendary and historical—that connect Nubchen Sangye Yeshe with Padmasambhava. Dylan Esler, Robert Mayer 19 Nov 2025
2 The spells attributed to Padmasambhava in the Ba ri be'u 'bum Sam van Schaik examines the magic spells attributed to Padmasambhava in a grimoire compiled by Bari Lotsawa (1040-1112). Sam van Schaik, Robert Mayer 17 Nov 2025
3 Creative Commons O rgyan Tshe dpag med traditions: Glimpse of an Ocean Cathy Cantwell traces the tradition of Padmasambhava in the form of Amitāyus from Guru Chowang in the 14th century. Cathy Cantwell, Robert Mayer 30 Jun 2025
4 Creative Commons On Padmasambhava’s Names, Himalayan Syncretism, and the Apotheosis of the Fierce Guru Dan Hirshberg describes the origins of the famous 'Eight Names' of Padmasambhava, and also of his fierce form as 'Guru Dragpo'. Dan Hirshberg, Robert Mayer 15 May 2025