A Torch Lighting the Way to Freedom
Complete Instructions on the Preliminary Practices
$68.72
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
15 December 2016
Summary
Teachings on the foundational practices of Tibetan Buddhism by a renowned and beloved master–now in paperback.
In this book, Dudjom Rinpoche explains a key text attributed to Padmasambhava, the great Indian meditation master credited with bringing the Buddha’s teachings to Tibet. The instructions here are clear, direct, and personal, illuminating the heart of Vajrayana Buddhist practice and philosophy. Included is the root text (“The Heart Essence of the Dakini”) by Padmasambhava and …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781611804034 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1611804035 |
| Author: | Dudjom Rinpoche, Padmakara Translation Group |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2016 |
| Weight: | 629g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 153mm x 25mm |
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“Renowned Tibetan Buddhist master H. H. Dudjom Rinpoche offers Dharma teachings drawn from an array of subjects. Sharp, forthright, direct–this work is a treasure of heart advice.”– Tricycle
“Renowned Tibetan Buddhist master H. H. Dudjom Rinpoche offers Dharma teachings drawn from an array of subjects. Sharp, forthright, direct—this work is a treasure of heart advice.”—Tricycle “The detailed commentary by world-renowned meditation master and teacher Dudjom Rinpoche makes it accessible to students at all levels of Buddhist practice. Solidly anchored in Eastern spiritual tradition, A Torch Lighting the Way to Freedom speaks very clearly to those listening with a Western ear.”—Anna Jedrziewski, New Age Retailer “Like a coach prepping an athlete for heightened performance, Dudjom Rinpoche leads the practitioner systematically through the stages of preparing for Tantra.”—Buddhadharma
About The Author
Dudjom Rinpoche
DUDJOM RINPOCHE, JIGDREL YESHE DORJE (1904-1987) was a highly revered Buddhist meditation master and the leader of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He also traveled and taught extensively, proving instrumental in bringing Buddhism to people in Europe, North America, and other parts of Asia. He founded a teaching and meditation center in Dordogne, France, in 1980, where he lived until his death in 1987. This is one of the few volumes of teachings by this legendary master to become available in English. It features commentary on one of the most famous and useful teachings from the great historical meditation master, Padmasambhava (eighth century).
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