Tibetan Buddhism : a guide to contemplation, meditation, and transforming your mind /
Khenpo Sodargye ; edited and translated by The Wisdom and Compassion Translation Group.
- First edition.
- xiv, 237 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
The Four Dharma Seals: The Heart of the Buddha's Teachings -- Faith in Buddhism: Not Just a Mere Belief -- Bodhicitta: Becoming a Buddha for Others -- The Three Supreme Methods: How to Seal Merits? -- The Two Truths: What Is the Dharma Based on? -- Rebirth and Karma: Actions for the Future -- The Spiritual Teacher: Guiding us on the Path to Enlightenment -- Hearing, Contemplating and Meditating: How to Study and Practice the Dharma? -- The Great Perfection: The Pinnacle of Nyingma's Vajrayana Practice.
"Everyone can benefit from the insight and tools contained in the foundations of Tibetan Buddhism when they find the right guide. In this book, Khenpo Sodargye, who has attracted hundreds of thousands of students worldwide with his concise, easy-to-follow teaching style, sketches the big picture of the Mahayana path in straightforward language with stories relevant to everyday life. He draws on authentic texts and teachings by renowned Buddhist masters to explain complex concepts-like rebirth, karma, and bodhicitta-and introduce a systematic approach to studying Buddhist philosophy. Through proper listening, contemplating, and meditating, we can generate the wisdom that enables us to recognize, control, and uproot our afflictions, which is the essence of Buddhism. This book is the perfect companion for anyone wanting to learn more about the basics of Mahayana Buddhism or to strengthen the foundations of their spiritual practice"--