Tantra in Tibet

Author: Tsong-kha-pa Blo-bzang-grags-pa
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
ISBN: 9788120803763
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
Tantra is Tibet consists of three parts published under the auspices of the Dalai Lama:The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra-Part I by Tsong-ka-pa is one of the principal classic texts on tantra. It presents the main features common to all the Buddhist tantra systems as well as the difference between sutra and tantra.

The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra, Volume One

Author: The Dalai Lama
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1611803594
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
His Holiness the Dalai Lama illuminates the highly practical and compassionate use of Tantra for spiritual development in this important classic work. This is the first book in a series presenting The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra. The other two books are Deity Yoga and Yoga Tantra. Tantra in Tibet consists of three parts published under the auspices of the Dalai Lama. "Essence of Tantra" by the Dalai Lama discusses tantra for practice, refuge, the three paths, greatness of mantra, clear light, and initiation. "The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra--Part 1" by Tsongkhapa is one of the principal classic texts on tantra. It presents the main features common to all the Buddhist tantra systems as well as the differences between sutra and tantra. In this volume Tsongkhapa covers paths to Buddhahood, vajra vehicle, deity yoga, and method in the four tantras. "Supplement" by Jeffrey Hopkins discusses the meaning of emptiness, transformation, and the purpose of the four tantras.

The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra, Volume One

Author: The Dalai Lama
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 0834840596
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
Tantra in Tibet is the first volume in The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra series in which the Dalai Lama offers illuminating commentary on Tsongkhapa’s seminal text on Buddhist tantra. It is followed by Volume II: Deity Yoga and Volume III: Yoga Tantra. This revised work describes the differences between the Mahayana and Hinayana streams in the sutra tradition, and between the sutra tradition and that of tantra generally. It includes highly practical and compassionate explanations from H.H. the Dalai Lama on tantra for spiritual development; the first part of the classic Great Exposition of Secret Mantra text; and a supplement by Jeffrey Hopkins on the meaning of emptiness, transformation, and the purpose of the four classes of tantra.

Deity Yoga

Author: Tsong-kha-pa Blo-bzang-grags-pa
Publisher: Snow Lion Publications, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 294

Book Description
Teaches the meditative techniques of Action and Performance Tantras the basis of all higher tantric practices.

Highest Yoga Tantra

Author: Daniel Cozort
Publisher: Snow Lion Publications, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
"This book clearly outlines and discusses the methods for transforming both body and mind through the highest forms of tantric practice. Highest Yoga Tantra is the pinnacle of tantric systems found in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Remarkable for its definitive clarity, this exposition of the stages of Highest Yoga Tantra is the first of its kind in the English language and a must for anyone interested in these highest tantras."--BOOK JACKET.

Tantric Ethics

Author: Tsong-kha-pa Blo-bzang-grags-pa
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0861712900
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 205

Book Description
"The scholar and tantric adept Tsongkhapa (1357-1419), one of the greatest philosophers produced by Tibet's Buddhist culture, composed works on every aspect of Buddhist philosophy and practice. This book contains a translation of his Fruit Clusters of Siddhis, an explanation of the tantric vows, and provides a clear explanation of the nature of each vow and the criteria for determining when a downfall has occurred."--BOOK JACKET.

Yoga Tantra

Author: Jeffrey Hopkins
Publisher: Snow Lion Publications, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Rarely in the Dalai Lama's lifetime has he given teachings if such a nature in this topic, about which so little is understood. This is one of the most important works and a monument of Tibetan Buddhist literature, and the basis for the Dalai Lama's teaching. This is an invaluable book for anyone who is practicing or interested in Buddhist tantra in general.

The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra, Volume Two

Author: The Dalai Lama
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 0834840693
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 346

Book Description
His Holiness the Dalai Lama illuminates the highly practical and compassionate use of Tantra for spiritual development in this important classic work. Deity Yoga is the second volume in The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra series in which the Dalai Lama offers illuminating commentary on Tsongkhapa’s seminal text on Buddhist tantra. It is preceded by Volume 1: Tantra in Tibet and followed by Volume 3: Yoga Tantra. This revised work describes the profound process of meditation in Action (kriyā) and Performance (caryā) Tantras. Invaluable for anyone who is practicing or is interested in Buddhist tantra, this volume includes a lucid exposition of the meditative techniques of deity yoga from H.H. the Dalai Lama; the second and third chapters of the classic Great Exposition of Secret Mantra text; and a supplement by Jeffrey Hopkins outlining the structure of Action Tantra practices as well as the need for the development of special yogic powers.

The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra, Volume Two

Author: The Dalai Lama
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 1611803586
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 346

The Yoga of Tibet

Author: Tsoṅ-kha-pa Blo-bzaṅ-grags-pa
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
ISBN: 9788120803749
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
criticism and assessment of the evidence. It combines a ruthless brevity