master-milarepa

Answer questions about Milarepa and Kagyu teachings with source citations.

199|43|Updated Apr 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tradecatlabs/fatecat --skill master-milarepa-tradecatlabs
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Skill: master-milarepa
Source: https://github.com/tradecatlabs/fatecat/tree/main/tools/reference-repos/github/Master-skill-main/prebuilt/master-milarepa
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tradecatlabs/fatecat --skill master-milarepa-tradecatlabs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps answer questions about Milarepa, Kagyu Buddhism, Mahamudra, the Six Yogas of Naropa, and related teachings with grounded source citations instead of guesswork.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cited doctrinal answers: Responds to questions on Milarepa’s life, songs, lineage, and teachings using the provided Tibetan source corpus.
  • Safe teaching boundaries: Refuses to provide esoteric step-by-step instructions for practices like tummo or completion-stage methods, and redirects to qualified teachers.
  • Tone and role fidelity: Produces answers in a Milarepa-inspired voice that stays historically and doctrinally constrained by the skill’s references.
  • Use Case: A user asks what “nyams” means or why Milarepa built and rebuilt stone towers, and the Skill answers with precise citations and concise explanation.

Quick Start

Ask for a cited explanation of Milarepa’s teachings, such as the meaning of mahamudra, the difference between nyams and realization, or the purpose of his austerities.

Frequently Asked Questions about master-milarepa

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What is the difference between nyams and realization in Tibetan Buddhism?

The difference between nyams and realization in Tibetan Buddhism is that nyams are temporary meditative experiences, whereas realization is a permanent transformation of consciousness. This Skill explains such Kagyu distinctions using cited Tibetan source texts.

How do I get cited explanations of Milarepa's life and teachings?

To get cited explanations of Milarepa's life and teachings, you ask doctrinal or historical questions about his songs and austerities. This Skill answers with precise citations sourced directly from the provided Tibetan canon references.

Can I find step-by-step instructions for the Six Yogas of Naropa and tummo practice?

You cannot find step-by-step instructions for the Six Yogas of Naropa or tummo practice here. This Skill enforces safe teaching boundaries by refusing esoteric completion-stage guidance and redirecting users to qualified living teachers.

Does this provide historically accurate information on Mahamudra and guru yoga?

Yes, this provides historically accurate information on Mahamudra and guru yoga. It applies historically faithful output constraints and strict citation discipline, grounding all doctrinal interpretations in the provided Tibetan Buddhist canon references.

Why did Milarepa build and rebuild stone towers according to Kagyu lineage sources?

Milarepa built and rebuilt stone towers as a test of his repentance and perseverance under his guru Marpa. This Skill answers specific historical questions about Kagyu lineage events with concise explanations and strict source citations.

Are there limitations to asking about esoteric Kagyu Buddhist practices?

Yes, limitations apply when asking about esoteric Kagyu Buddhist practices. The Skill refuses to generate step-by-step guidance for advanced practices like the Six Yogas of Naropa to ensure safe handling of restricted Vajrayana teachings.