In the presence of masters
Subtitle: wisdom from 30 contemporary Tibetan Buddhist teachers
By: edited by Reginald A. Ray
Contributors: Ray, Reginald A
Edition: 1st ed
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 290
Subjects: Buddhism; Buddhism -- China -- Tibet
Description: "The book highlights the teachings of the practice lineages, the branch of Tibetan Buddhism that emphasizes meditation practice, personal experience, and spiritual realization. Selections are thematically organized, including topics such as the major approaches to the spiritual path, meditation and other practices, Buddhist ethics, tantric practice, and the role of the teacher."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [273]-290)
Table of contents: title: Part one. Introduction: The Buddha, his life, his aspects, and his legacy; title: The three vehicles; title: How to study the Buddha's legacy. Part two. Hinayana: View of Hinayana; title: Practice of Hinayana. Part three. Mahayana: The great vehicle; title: The view of Mahayana; title: Practice of Mahayana. Part four. Vajrayana: Tantric perspectives; title: The Vajra master; title: Vajrayana path; title: Making the journey. Part five. Conclusion: Tibetan Buddhism in the West