Longchen Nyingthig is one of the most popular teaching lineages of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. This text presents lively biographies of 34 of its most important masters. The first part of the book introduces readers to the life and teachings of the Buddha. The second recounts the lives of the 34 masters, led in monasteries, mountains, woods and caves. These are stories of austerity and dedication, of humility and peace, of learning and wisdom, of amazing miracles and joy. They are great sources of teachings on meditation, and a spiritual inspiration for readers today.