Song of Karmapa

The Aspiration of the Mahamudra of True Meaning by Lord Rangjung Dorje

Author: Traleg Kyabgon

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Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoches oral translation of the ancient text "Song of Karmapa" explains the path of resting within and transforming the mind. This song was originally written by Rangjung Dorje, one of the most important teachers within the Tibetan tradition. In this book Rinpoche unwraps each cryptic verse revealing its hidden meaning. An enlightening journey into developing insight, compassion and wisdom, key components within the Buddhist tradition.

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“All phenomena are the illusory display of the mind. Mind is devoid of mind - empty of any entity. Empty and yet unceasing, it manifests as anything whatsoever. Realizing this completely, may we cut its basis and its root. Lord Karmapa Rangjung Dorje.”

About the Author

Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX (1955-2012) was born in Nangchen in Kham, eastern Tibet. He was recognised by His Holiness XVI Gyalwang Karmapa as the ninth Traleg tulku and enthroned at the age of two as the supreme abbot of Thrangu Monastery. Rinpoche was taken to Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim at the age of four where he was educated with other young tulkus in exile by His Holiness Karmapa. Rinpoche studied under the auspices of His Eminence Kyabje Thuksey Rinpoche at Sangngak Choling in Darjeeling. Rinpoche moved to Melbourne Australia in 1980 and commenced studies in comparative religion and philosophy at LaTrobe University. He established E-Vam Institute in Melbourne in 1982 and went on to establish further Centers in Australia, America and New Zealand. Throughout his life Rinpoche gave extensive teachings on many aspects of Buddhist psychology and philosophy, as well as comparative religion, and Buddhist and Western thought. He was an active writer and has many titles to his name. Titles include: the best selling Essence of Buddhism; Karma, What It Is, What It Isn't, and Why It Matters, now translated into 5 languages; Actuality of Being; Moonbeams of Mahamudra; Vajrayana: An Essential Guide to Practice and How To Do Life to name a few. Rinpoche's writings are thought provoking, challenging, profound and highly relevant to today's world and its many challenges.