translated, edited, and introduced by Glenn H. Mullin
Je Tsongkhapa's commentary entitled A Book of Three Inspirations: A Treatise on the Stages of Training in the Profound Path of Naro's Six Dharmas commonly referred to as The Three Inspirations. Anyone who has read more than a few books on Tibetan Buddhism will have encountered references to the Six Yogas of Naropa, a preeminent yogic technology system. The six practices -- inner heat, illusory body, clear light, consciousness transference, forceful projection and bardo yoga -- gradually came to pervade thousands of monasteries, nunneries, and hermitages throughout Central Asia over the past five and a half centuries.

by Lama Yeshe
Beautifully written introduction by a great and beloved teacher. The best introduction to the subject we are aware of. Explains how to use desire skilfully to break down our distorted and deeply entrenched way of seeing things. By learning to use pleasure correctly, we awaken our powerful inner potential. He explains tantric meditation methods and outlines the entire tantric path.

Q: It seems that Vajrasattva and Vajradhara, be it single or yab-yum, are in the same posture and have the same implements. The only difference is their color: Vajrasattva is white and Vajradhara blue. In line drawings they look the same.

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A: Not quite. Apart from the color both figures can be distinguished by how they hold vajra and bell. Vajradhara holds them with his hands crossed and turned inwards, whereas Vajrasattva shows the vajra. It is best seen in direct comparison.