The Tantric Path of Indestructible Wakefulness: The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma, Volume Three...

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Chögyam Trungpa Judith L. Lief

The Tantric Path of Indestructible Wakefulness

The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma, Volume Three

Chögyam Trungpa, Judith L. Lief, Judith L Lief

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Shambhala Publications Inc
08 April 2013

Buddhism

Series: The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma

The third volume of this landmark series presents the vajrayana teachings of the tantric path. The vajrayana, or diamond vehicle,” also referred to as tantra, draws upon and extends the teachings of the hinayana and mahayana. As with the hinayana and the mahayana, the formal acceptance into the vajrayana is marked by a vow, in this case the samaya vow. There is an emphasis at this stage on the student-teacher relationship and on the quality of devotion. Generally, students must complete preliminary practices, called ngöndro, to prepare themselves for initiation into the vajrayana path before going further. Having done so, they then receive the appropriate empowerments to begin tantric practices. There are empowerment ceremonies of many kinds, called abhishekas. The vajrayana includes both form practices, such as visualizations and sadhanas (ritual liturgies), and formless practices based on allowing the mind to rest naturally in its inherent clarity and emptiness. Although on the surface, there is much greater complexity in tantric practices, the principles of mindfulness and awareness and the cultivation of compassion and skillful action continue to be of central importance.

The tantric path requires complete engagement and fierce dedication. It is said to be a more rapid path, but it is also more dangerous. There is a quality of directness, abruptness, and wholeheartedness. Tantrikas, or vajrayana practitioners, recognize that the most challenging aspects of life, the energies and play of confused emotions and frightening obstacles, can be worked with as gateways to freedom and realization.

Other topics covered in detail in this volume include the four reminders, the mandala principle, mahamudra, atiyoga, and more.

The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma represents

meditation master Chögyam Trungpa’s greatest contribution to Western

Buddhism. This three-volume collection presents in lively, relevant

language the comprehensive teachings of the Tibetan Buddhist path of the

hinayana, mahayana, and vajrayana. This work will resonate with new

students of Buddhism as well as the most senior students.

By: Chögyam Trungpa
Edited by: Judith L. Lief, Judith L Lief
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 3
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 61mm
Weight: 1.372kg
ISBN: 9781590308042
ISBN 10: 1590308042
Series: The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma
Pages: 944
Publication Date: 08 April 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chogyam Trungpa (1940-1987) meditation master, teacher, and artist founded Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, the first Buddhist-inspired university in North America; the Shambhala Training program; and an international association of meditation centers known as Shambhala International. He is the author of numerous books including Shambhala- The Sacred Path of the Warrior, Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism, and The Myth of Freedom.

Reviews for The Tantric Path of Indestructible Wakefulness: The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma, Volume Three

Choegyam Trungpa Rinpoche had a particular genius in presenting the Dharma to Western audiences. . . . These volumes display the far-reaching goodness that can be created in the world when compassion and devotion come together. --H.H. the Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje With the publication of The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma, these seminary transcripts have taken birth as three user-friendly volumes, beautifully arranged and elegantly edited without losing the author's intention or voice. The volumes offer a glimpse of the heart teachings of the Vidyadhara, given to his students over several years with his uniquely provocative and meticulous style, enhanced by his knowledge of Western epistomology and psychology.--Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Buddhadharma