Drukpa Kunley: The Mad Saint
In Bhutan, you see many houses and temples decorated with phallus symbols. Naturally, you ask: Why? This question leads to profound insights—and just might change your life. Who Was Drukpa Kunley? Drukpa Kunley was born in 1455 in Lhasa, Tibet. He became a monk and later a Lama, following the Tantric teachings. He was a deeply sincere seeker with great insights, and during his time in monasteries, he was admired for his wisdom. But he often asked uncomfortable questions—questions that mostly went unanswered. What if our discipline is driven by fear of punishment or a need for validation? What if we achieve a higher rank and feel proud of it? Isn't that motivation rooted in ego? Why do we need validation that we are "good"? Isn't our very search for enlightenment an ego trip? Why do we aspire to become a Lama or a Rinpoche? Might it not be better to just be an ordinary person? The Monk Who Left the Monastery One day, he left the monastery for good. He traveled throug...