Teachings
Lu teaches the Mahamudra method of attaining Buddhahood. His teachings follow the traditional stages of the practice of the Four Preliminaries, followed by Guru Yoga, Deity Yoga, the Vajra Practices, and finally Highest Yoga Tantra. Lu mentioned that his spiritual gurus included the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, Dezhung Rinpoche, and Tai Situ Rinpoche among others.
He describes the state of enlightenment using the allegory of Padmakumara, which is a transformation body of Amitabha Buddha and his own enlightened self. In other words, Grand Master Lu is the incarnation of Amitabha Buddha.
Lu's teachings do not prohibit the consumption of meat for the disciples. For the monks and nuns, alcohol consumption is prohibited, while meat requires bardo deliverance of the soul prior to consumption.
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