In these troubled times Straight Talk gives sincere much needed guidance, especially for the spiritual practitioner disturbed by recent disclosures. Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche offers a fresh, yet traditional way to enter the teachings, guiding the student on how to choose a qualified teacher, examine oneself, and proceed on the genuine path of practice. Such advice is more than precious, it is timely and necessary to make sure that sidetracks and wrong views do not derail one’s practice.

Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche cuts through all misconceptions and doubts and clearly explains all aspects of practice and ritual with a precision to detail that is almost unequaled by any living master today. He never waters it down or makes the dharma more palatable for any audience. He clearly tells it like it is, straight and unfiltered. He is able to give the most relevant, current advice, all the while adhering to tradition with scriptural resources.

-Rangjung Yeshe