Truly limitless compassion for oneself and others seems an unattainable goal, yet The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche shows that it is attainable by ordinary people. Rinpoche presents a seven-stage lojong (mind training) practice from, the Kadampa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism designed to help individuals dissolve their mental habitual patterns of fear and self-clinging. Using gentle, easily remembered practices, a gradual transformation in outlook takes place naturally. In this remarkable series of talks Rinpoche explains the process in detail in a penetrating, humorous and insightful manner. In three of the five talks extensive Q & A sessions follow Rinpoche's presentations, providing opportunities to understand how the teachings apply to real-world, personal situations.

Compassion Without Limit, Ponlop Rinpoche, Vajra Echoes, 3 DVD, 8.5 hrs., $60.00

The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche is acknowledged as one of the foremost scholars of his generation in the Nyingma and Kagyu schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Fluent in English and well-versed in Western culture, Rinpooche has worked to develop and adapt traditional Tibetan education curriculums for Western audiences. Nitartha Institute (www.nitharthainstitute.org), where Rinpoche is the main teacher, provides a focused Buddhist studies program. Rinpoche is a visiting professor of buddhist philosopy at Naropa University, Boulder, Colorado. In 1997, Rinpoche founded Nalanabodhi to preserve the genuine lineage of the Nyingma and Kagyu Schools of Tibetan Buddhism. There are Nalandabodhi centers in North America and Europe, and curriculum materials are available to people worldwide.