{"product_id":"the-essence-of-buddhism-traleg-kyabgon-9781590307885","title":"The Essence of Buddhism: An Introduction to Its Philosophy and Practice","description":"\u003cb\u003eA clear and concise introduction to the teachings and philosophies of the three main vehicles of Buddhism\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003eTheravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana\u003cb\u003e--through a Tibetan lens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Why does Buddhism teach that there is \"no self\"?\u003cbr\u003e- Are Buddhist teachings pessimistic?\u003cbr\u003e- Does Buddhism encourage social passivity?\u003cbr\u003e- What is the role of sex in Buddhist tantra?\u003cbr\u003e- Why is it said that samsara \u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e nirvana?\u003cbr\u003e- Does it take countless lifetimes to attain enlightenment, or can it be achieved in a moment?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Traleg Kyabgon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1590307887\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781590307885\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shambhala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/11\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d","brand":"Traleg Kyabgon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43938460205311,"sku":"9781590307885","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_99bfaa9d-165c-4930-be30-9999191c5482.jpg?v=1681435816","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-essence-of-buddhism-traleg-kyabgon-9781590307885","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}