This is a fine introduction to the Nying ma or “Old Ones” tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. We learn of the beginnings of Buddhism with this oldest tantric school from Padmasambhava through Longchenpa.

Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche teaching about the Dzogchen View of the Four Noble Truths at Padma Samye Ling Monastery and Retreat Center April 4, 2008

A discussion of Flight of the Garuda:

‘Dzokchen, the Great Perfection, is the quintessence of the tantric paths to Buddhahood. This book contains the translation of four Dzokchen texts belonging to the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism. These sacred revealed texts, never before freely available, provide inspiration and instruction for the Dzokchen aspirant. The Flight of the Garuda, which gives the collection its title, written by Shabkar Lama in the nineteenth century, comprises a series of twenty-three songs designed to inspire and instruct the yogin practising Dzokchen trekcho meditation. Secret Instruction in a Garland of Vision is one of three texts said to have been written by Padma Sambhava, Tibet’s great Guru, himself, who visited Tibet in the eighth century. It belongs to the lam rim genre, a stage–by–stage description of the path to Buddhahood. An extract from Emptying the Depths of Hell, revealed by Guru Chowong in the thirteenth century, provides a Dzokchen confessional liturgy, and The Wish-Granting Prayer of Kuntu Zangpo, revealed by Rikdzin Godemchan in the fourteenth century as part of an extensive Dzokchen tantra, is a prayer for attainment of the Dzokchen goal.’ .

Lama Surya Das teaching about Dzogchen at the Winter 2010 Retreat.

On April 23, 2010, the Venerable Khenpo Rinpoches taught about the importance of terma in the Nyingma school, as well as in all of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism and throughout the teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni.

This video includes footage of realized Tibetian tantra masters. It is a rare color video in three parts. In the first part you’ll see some secret techniques of tantra. In the second section you’ll see Milarepa’s actual dorje [or vajra]. In the third part you’ll see Tibetian yogin in retrea, including the 16th Karmapa.

Here is a 6 part playlist containing excerpts from the VCD on “The Rainbow Body of The Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism”. The videos explore the concept of The Rainbow Body as realized in the tradition of Padmasambhava.