This book opens the way to a deeper knowledge of mahamudra, a Buddhist system of meditation on the nature of the mind. In providing a detailed commentary on the Vajra Song of the first JamgOn KongtrUl (1813-1899), the author elucidates the stages of ground, path, and fruition for those who wish to meditate according to this system.
This book opens the way to a deeper knowledge of mahamudra, a Buddhist system of meditation on the nature of the mind. In providing a detailed comment...
"The Light of Wisdom Vol. II" contains the root terma - hidden treasure text - of Padmasambhava, The gradual Path of the Wisdom Essence and its commentary "The Light of Wisdom" by Jamgon Kongtrul the Great. Annotations on the commentary "Entering the Path of Wisdom" spoken by Jamyang Drakpa and recorded by Jokyab Rinpoche are included as well as clarifications from other masters. "Volume II" presents in-depth explanations of the Vajrajana Buddhist perspective. It begins with the nature of empowerment and the tantric commitments followed by clarification of the development stage.
"The Light of Wisdom Vol. II" contains the root terma - hidden treasure text - of Padmasambhava, The gradual Path of the Wisdom Essence and its commen...
"The Light of Wisdom Vol. I "contains the root terma--hidden treasure text--of Padmasambhava, "The Gradual Path of the Wisdom Essence" and its commentary "The Light of Wisdom" by Jamgon Kongtrul the Great. Annotations on the commentary Entering the Path of Wisdom spoken by Jamyang Drakpa and recorded by Jokyab Rinpoche are included as well as clarifications from other masters. Volume I presents in-depth explanations of the Vajrajana Buddhist perspective. It begins with the nature of the ground, the Buddha nature present in all beings, continues with the teachings that are common to all...
"The Light of Wisdom Vol. I "contains the root terma--hidden treasure text--of Padmasambhava, "The Gradual Path of the Wisdom Essence" and its comment...
CREATIVE VISION and INNER REALITY is a translation of "Easing the Beginner's Way: the Essential Points of Creation and Completion," written in verse at the age of twenty-seven by the amazing nineteenth century realized master and profound scholar Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye. Born in 1813 in Kham in eastern Tibet, Kongtrul offered this advice based on his own experiential understanding of these two basic methods in Tibetan Buddhist tantric meditation.
The aspiring practitioner's way is eased by clear and extremely practical explanations of firstly, the phase of "creation," referring to...
CREATIVE VISION and INNER REALITY is a translation of "Easing the Beginner's Way: the Essential Points of Creation and Completion," written in ver...
