The foundations of Tibetan Buddhism
Subtitle: the gem ornament of manifold oral instructions which benefits each and everyone accordingly
By: H.E. Kalu Rinpoche.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Snow Lion Publications
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Ithaca, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 193
Subjects: Spiritual life -- Buddhism; Buddhism -- China -- Tibet -- Doctrines; Kar-ma-pa (Sect) -- Doctrines; Buddhist sects
Work titles: Gem ornament of manifold oral instructions
Description: This book presents the fundamental Buddhist practices. Beginning with an overview of the Buddhist path, Kalu Rinpoche goes on to explain the preliminary practices of taking refuge, prostrations, Dorje Sempa purification meditation, mandala practice, guru yoga and the guru-disciple relationship. He then discusses the vows of the lay person, the bodhisattva, and the tantric practitioner. The book closes with an explanation of meditation both with and without an object and the key points of mahamudra meditation.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [195]).