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In the presence of masters : wisdom from 30 contemporary Tibetan Buddhist teachers / edited by Reginald A. Ray.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextBoston : Shambhala, 2004Edition: 1st edDescription: xi, 290 pages : ill., ports. ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781570628498
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 294.3/923 22
LOC classification:
  • BQ4016 .I5 2004
Online resources:
Contents:
Part one. Introduction: The Buddha, his life, his aspects, and his legacy -- The three vehicles -- How to study the Buddha's legacy. Part two. Hinayana: View of Hinayana -- Practice of Hinayana. Part three. Mahayana: The great vehicle -- The view of Mahayana -- Practice of Mahayana. Part four. Vajrayana: Tantric perspectives -- The Vajra master -- Vajrayana path -- Making the journey. Part five. Conclusion: Tibetan Buddhism in the West.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [273]-290).

Part one. Introduction: The Buddha, his life, his aspects, and his legacy -- The three vehicles -- How to study the Buddha's legacy. Part two. Hinayana: View of Hinayana -- Practice of Hinayana. Part three. Mahayana: The great vehicle -- The view of Mahayana -- Practice of Mahayana. Part four. Vajrayana: Tantric perspectives -- The Vajra master -- Vajrayana path -- Making the journey. Part five. Conclusion: Tibetan Buddhism in the West.