This translation of a fundamental Tantric text reveals the richness and profundity of the intellectual and contemplative traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. The text describes the Four Foundation Practices that all practitioners of Vajrayana Buddhism must complete. The nature of impermanence, the effects of karma, the development of an enlightened attitude, and devotion to the guru are among the subjects treated in this book.
Three eminent contemporary Tibetan Buddhist masters-Kalu Rinpoche, Deshung Rinpoche, and Ch gyam Trungpa Rinpoche-explain the significance of
The Torch of Certainty
for modern-day students and practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism.
By:
Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye Foreword by:
Chogyam Trungpa Translated by:
Judith Hanson Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc Country of Publication: United States Edition: New edition Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 238g ISBN:9781570627132 ISBN 10: 1570627134 Pages: 184 Publication Date:15 November 2000 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
"Jamg n Kongtr l (18131899) was a versatile and prolific scholar. He has been characterized as a ""Tibetan Leonardo"" because of his significant contributions to religion, education, medicine, and politics."