The First Karmapa, Dusum K.hyenpa, was famous as the first person in history to reincarnate in a recognizable way so that he could continue caring for his disciples. This collection of teachings and biographies allows us to see what is less well known: how someone could develop a skillful compassion so intense it crossed even the normal boundaries of death and rebirth.

This book was originally compiled to commemorate the 900th birth anniversary of Dusum Khyenpa, the First Karmapa. The main aim of this book, as well as of the Karmapa 900 commemorations, is to allow us all to come closer to Dusum Khyenpa and to feel his kindness to us. Among the teachings included in this book are records of oral discourses that Dusum Khyenpa gave to large gatherings.