I am delighted to share a new recommendation for my book, *Endowed with Three Confidences: Life Story of Guru Padmasambhava*, by the distinguished Indian writer **Dr Niraj Kumar**, translator and commentator of the five-volume *Kālacakra Tantra*.
Niraj Kumar has provided a glowing endorsement, praising the book’s presentation, accessible language and illustrations, and its ability to make the life and teachings of Guru Padmasambhava accessible to younger readers as well as adults. He writes:
“Overall, this is a beautifully presented and thoughtfully written book that makes the life and teachings of Guru Padmasambhava easy to understand, even for young readers. The language is simple and engaging, and the illustrations bring the subject to life, making the reading experience both enjoyable and meaningful.
It is a wonderful read for children and adults alike, and a must-read for anyone who wishes to learn about the life, wisdom, and spiritual significance of Guru Padmasambhava.”
I am especially pleased to receive this recommendation from Niraj, whose own work has made an important contribution to contemporary research into the Indian origins and transmission of Kālacakra Tantra. Also, Guru Padmasambhava’s life, travels and teachings are so deeply connected with the Indian origins and wider transmission of Vajrayana Buddhism.
The book is available through Notion Press and Amazon booksellers in North America, Europe, UK, Japan, India and Australasia: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HK4VRH8C?
Kālacakra research
Our academic and research exchanges go back several years on Kālacakra. Some of this work includes:
– **Dakini Conversations, Episode 7 (2024):** *The Authentic Roots and Fruits of the Kālacakra Tantra and its Author Mahasiddha Nāropa* – an extended interview with Niraj Kumar.
– **Locating Shambhala and Tīlopa as Kālacakra King** – an article examining his research and historical proposals.
– **Kālacakra and the Dalai Lamas/Gelugpa** – exploring the history and transmission of Kālacakra empowerments.
– **Kālacakra Lineages, History and Philosophy: Contemporary Research and Translations** – my freely available research collection, which includes our interview and discussion of his scholarship.