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The Essence of Buddhism: An Introduction to Its Philosophy and Practice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781590307885)
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xA clear and concise introduction to the teachings and philosophies of the three main vehicles of Buddhism--Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana--through a Tibetan lens
This comprehensive guide to the Buddhist path from the Tibetan point of view is as accessible as it is complete. Traleg Kyabgon breaks the teachings down conveniently into the three traditional "vehicles," while never letting us forget that the point of all the Dharma is nothing other than insight into the mind and heart. Along the way he provides vivid definitions of fundamental Buddhist concepts such as compassion, emptiness, and Buddha-nature and answers common questions such as: - Why does Buddhism teach that there is "no self"?
- Are Buddhist teachings pessimistic?
- Does Buddhism encourage social passivity?
- What is the role of sex in Buddhist tantra?
- Why is it said that samsara is nirvana?
- Does it take countless lifetimes to attain enlightenment, or can it be achieved in a moment?
Author: Traleg Kyabgon
ISBN-10: 1590307887
ISBN-13: 9781590307885
Publisher: Shambhala
Language: English
Published: 11/11/2014
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d
This comprehensive guide to the Buddhist path from the Tibetan point of view is as accessible as it is complete. Traleg Kyabgon breaks the teachings down conveniently into the three traditional "vehicles," while never letting us forget that the point of all the Dharma is nothing other than insight into the mind and heart. Along the way he provides vivid definitions of fundamental Buddhist concepts such as compassion, emptiness, and Buddha-nature and answers common questions such as: - Why does Buddhism teach that there is "no self"?
- Are Buddhist teachings pessimistic?
- Does Buddhism encourage social passivity?
- What is the role of sex in Buddhist tantra?
- Why is it said that samsara is nirvana?
- Does it take countless lifetimes to attain enlightenment, or can it be achieved in a moment?
Author: Traleg Kyabgon
ISBN-10: 1590307887
ISBN-13: 9781590307885
Publisher: Shambhala
Language: English
Published: 11/11/2014
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d
By Traleg Kyabgon
xTRALEG KYABGON (1955-2012) was born in eastern Tibet and educated by many great masters of all four major lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. He is the founder of the Kagyu E-Vam Buddhist Institute, which is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with a major practice center in New York City. Rinpoche was well known for his erudition and understanding of Western psychology and culture, and comparative religion. He taught extensively at universities and Buddhist centers in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, and he is the author of Mind at Ease and The Practice of Lojong.
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