GURU PADMASAMBHAVA was miraculously born within a blossoming lotus flower on the shore of Lake Dhanakosha in the northwest of Uddiyana. Known as Padmasambhava, the Lotus-Born, he grew to adulthood in the kingdom of Uddiyana and travelled extensively thereafter through ancient India, in search of realized masters of sutra and tantra with whom to study the Dharma. The Lotus-Born Guru then travelled to Nepal, where he engaged in rigorous practices and extraordinary displays of compassion. Finally, he reached Tibet at the invitation of the renowned Dharma King Trisong Detsen, taking teachings with him that would inspire and transform, and that continue to do so to this day.

Following in Your Footsteps: The Lotus-Born Guru in Nepal

Table of Contents

Introduction
- The Blessing of Guru Rinpoche
A Teaching by Neten Chokling Rinpoche
- Guru Rinpoche, the Buddha for our Times
A Teaching by Phakchok Rinpoche
- Editors' Introduction
- Sacred Sites: An Introduction
- The Guru's Journey: An Introduction

Main Part
- A Wish-fulfilling Gem: The Great Jarung Kashor Stupa
- Binding the Dakinis: The Lhundrup Tsek Charnel Ground
- Sanctuary of Unending Life: The Caves of Maratika
- Sowing the Seeds of Awakening: The Land of Ngatubcan
- The Naturally Arisen Stupa: The Hill of Swayambhunath
- The Place of Awakening: The Caves of Asura and Yangleshö
- Conquering the Demons: The Hills of Ya Ri Nak
- Spring of Awakening: The Waters of Chumig Changchub
- Home of the Mahasiddhas: The Monastery of E-Vihara
- A Garland of Jewels: The Avalokiteshvara Brothers
- Taming Local Spirits: The Valley of Tsawarong
- A Quest for the Destined Consort: The Town of Bhaktapur

Conclusion
- A Selection of Prayers to Guru Rinpoche
- Notes
- Glossary
- Bibliography