Tibetansk buddhisme

"The Gyalwang Karmapa has taught Geshe Langri Thangpa's Eight verses of training the mind on several occasions. Though short, this text gets to the core of Mahayana practice, and each time he teaches it, he emphasizes different themes. In this particular teaching, he stressed how we need to bring our practice to bear on the difficulties that face us in our life and our dharma practice -- an issue that all practitioners must face if their practice is to be effective. The teachings in this were originally given in a weekend teaching called 'The art of happiness' organized by the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (FURHHDL) in November 2014."--Introduction, pages xv-xvi.

First published in France in 1929, Magic and Mystery in Tibet tells the story of the author's experiences in Tibet, among lamas and magicians. Alexandra David-Neel's memoir offers an objective account of the supernatural events she witnessed during the 1920s among the mystics and hermits of Tibet--including levitation, telepathy, and the ability to walk on water! She tells of great sages and sorcerers that she met; of the system of monastic education; the great teachers and their disciples; Tibetan folklore about these spiritual athletes; reincarnation and memory from previous lives; elaborate magical rites to obtain enlightenment; the horrible necromantic magic of the pre-Buddhist Bonpa shamas; mental visualization exercises to create disembodied thought forms (tulpas); visions; phenomena of physical yoga, control of the body heat mechanism; breathing exercises; sending "messages on the wind"; and much similar material. An unusual aspect of her book is that she herself experienced many of the phenomena she describes, yet she describes them with precision and in a matter-of-fact manner, permitting the reader to draw his own conclusions about validity, interpretation in terms of psychology, and value. Particularly interesting for the modern experiencer are her detailed instructions for tumo (the yoga of heat control) and creation of thought projections. This deluxe edition has all of the original photographs plus additional photos and maps, as well several introductions. Chapters include: Tibet and the Lamas; A Guest of the Lamas; A Famous Tibetan Monastery; Dealing with Ghosts and Demons, Disciples of Yore and their Contemporary Emulators; Psychic Sports; Mystic Theories and Spiritual Training; Psychic Phenomena in Tibet--How Tibetans Explain Them; more.

"Previously published in 2013 by Penguin Books India as Boundless as the sky."

"The essence of all spiritual life is your attitude to others." --His Holiness the Dalai LamaWith clarity and candor, the Dalai Lama expounds on the core teachings of Buddhism. Fusing ancient wisdom with a modern sensibility, he gently encourages each of us to embrace lives of love and compassion; to embrace individual responsibility.His pithy reflections encourage us to rid ourselves of preoccupation with the ephemera of daily life and to find refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.Inspiring, provocative, and thoughtful, this slim volume will be read and treasured for years to come.

> The first part is a practical guide to developing and maintaining a light, positive mind - showing how to recognize and abandon states of mind that harm us, and to replace them with peaceful and beneficial ones. The second part describes different types of mind in detail, revealing the depth and profundity of the Buddhist understanding of the mind. It concludes with a detailed explanation of meditation, showing how by controlling and transforming our mind we can attain a lasting state of joy, independent of external conditions.

Modern life presents us with an infinite number of ethical challenges. How are we to know what is the wisest course of action? Should we look out for our own interests first and then worry about others? Or does our self cherishing attitude deny us the very happiness we seek? Do our individual actions really matter in a world that is beset by so many problems?This book presents the teaching on ethics that was given more than 2,600 years ago by the Buddha Shakyamuni. The lessons from this enlightened human being are so fundamental to the human condition that they remain fully relevant today. Buddhist ethical guidelines have the potential to bring peace and harmony-from the individual to the universal level. An ethical lifestyle is the foundation for and prerequisite to all higher spiritual development, regardless of religious beliefs. The importance of ethics cannot be overemphasized, and this book offers a full discussion of the Buddhist approach.

Calm the mind and tune in to your inner senseDeepen authentic presence and see through self-illusionsOpen yourself to the natural ease and wonderment of beingThe human predicament is such that we strive to fill an inner sense of wanting that afflicts and dominates us throughout our lives. The lifelong sense of discontent, fueling the desire for something less (bad) or more (enjoyable) than what is actually happening, gives rise to compulsive thinking and emotional reactions that cause us endless anxiety, guilt and despair. Opening Yourself presents an understanding of the human condition informed by Buddhist and radical Existential psychology. It details how the self we constantly strive to fulfill, promote and defend is nothing but a chimera, a mental-emotional construct no more real than an image in a mirror.Respecting this dizzying truth, Dr. Ken Bradford presents a contemplative yoga approach to free ourself and others from self-illusions. This existentially-robust approach integrates the skilful means of experience-near therapy, Buddhist meditation and the nondual wisdom of Dzogchen - the highest Tibetan yoga - in the service of opening ourself to who we truly are rather than who we merely think we are.In the service of broadening the range of psychological inquiry and deepening the reach of spiritual realization, this book offers a practical guide for therapists, therapy clients, Dharma teachers and truth seekers. It proceeds by tuning deeply in to innate intelligence, in order to see through self fixations to the unfettered freedom, effortless ease and ecstatic lucency of being as such.

Indipendentemente da che tipo di persona siamo o da come abbiamo scelto di vivere la nostra vita, il nostro obiettivo finale è la felicità duratura. Una vita più felice è un tesoro di saggezza che ti guida verso il raggiungimento di questo obiettivo, punto per punto, in ogni fase della tua vita. Viaggiando attraverso l'infanzia, l'adolescenza, i primi anni dell'età adulta e la maturità, termina con alcuni profondi consigli per raggiungere un'introspezione autentica e prepararsi a lasciare questa vita serenamente. In ciascuna di queste fasi richiama l'attenzione su molte delle opportunità e degli ostacoli che tutti noi ci troviamo ad affrontare. L'autore, Khentrul Rinpoche, ha sperimentato tre modi di vivere completamente diversi nel corso della sua vita fino ad oggi: la primitiva cultura nomade del remoto Tibet; molti anni di eccezionale e rigorosa formazione come monaco yogico tibetano e poi l'esperienza di una rapida immersione nello stile di vita molto diverso del moderno Occidente. Questo libro è quindi unico nell'offrire una ricca prospettiva sugli atteggiamenti della vita e del vivere e vuole essere una guida per navigare attraverso le diverse fasi della vita. Si spera che la sua lettura vi aiuti a trovare la vera felicità e l'autentico appagamento, qualunque siano le circostanze della vostra vita.

The Buddhism of Tibet or Lamaism by L. Austine Waddell is an illuminating exploration of Tibetan Buddhism, delving into its mystical cults, rich symbolism, mythology, and its profound relationship with Indian Buddhism. The Buddhism of Tibet or Lamaism by L. Austine Waddell is a comprehensive work that offers readers an in-depth understanding of Tibetan Buddhism, often referred to as Lamaism. Waddell's book serves as a doorway into the mystical and fascinating world of Tibetan religious and spiritual practices. The book begins by providing readers with a historical and cultural context for Tibetan Buddhism, highlighting its unique development within the Tibetan plateau. Waddell explores the early influences of Indian Buddhism on Tibetan religious thought and how it evolved into a distinct and complex tradition. Central to the book is the exploration of Tibetan Buddhist mysticism, symbolism, and mythology. Waddell delves into the rich tapestry of Tibetan religious art, rituals, and practices, unraveling the layers of symbolism that permeate every aspect of Lamaism. He explains the significance of mandalas, prayer flags, mantras, and other elements that form the core of Tibetan Buddhist devotion. Furthermore, Waddell discusses the relationship between Tibetan Buddhism and its Indian roots, shedding light on the philosophical underpinnings shared between the two traditions. He explores how Tibetan Buddhism absorbed and adapted Indian Buddhist teachings, while also incorporating indigenous Tibetan beliefs and practices. This book is an invaluable resource for those interested in Tibetan Buddhism, its mysticism, and its cultural and historical significance. Waddell's meticulous research and profound insights make it an indispensable companion for scholars, spiritual seekers, and anyone curious about the spiritual treasures of Tibet.

The Secrets of the Tath¿gata, in Sanskrit, the Tath¿gataguhya S¿tra, is a quintessential Mah¿y¿na s¿tra on the nature of the body, speech, and mind of bodhisattvas and the Buddha. This annotated translation is the first in any western language.The core message of the Secrets of the Tath¿gata is that bodhisattvas and the Buddha manifest in whatever form is necessary to teach and aid sentient beings. It illustrates its teachings with marvellously memorable narratives. Its primary interlocutor is Vajrap¿¿i, the vajra (thunderbolt mallet) bearer. He incisively answers the queries of ¿¿ntamati Bodhisattva and narrates his recollection of crucial moments in the Buddha's life.The Secrets of the Tath¿gata emphasises that the power of the non-dual and ineffable Buddha underlies all the good deeds and realisations of the bodhisattva, and that his wisdom is inherent in all beings. While the Buddha exerts no effort, he freely manifests for beings based upon their needs and the inclinations of their mind. Beings see the Buddha just like looking at themselves in the mirror, and his words of wisdom sound forth like enchanted instruments that automatically play when wafted by the winds of our karmic inclinations.Shaku Shingan has rendered a readable English translation from the Chinese of the Song Dynasty monk Dharmarak¿a, with critical comparisons and translations from the earlier Mah¿ratnak¿¿a S¿tra translation of the same text. This second edition also incorporates insights from the newly available Sanskrit manuscript. Shingan's introduction provides historical background, explains the s¿tra's place in the history of Mah¿y¿na Buddhism and Buddhist studies, and gives the reader an understandable digest of its key themes and doctrines.

This commentary is based on the six bardos teachings from a series of hidden treasure textsknown as the Profound Dharma of Natural Liberation through the Intention of the Peaceful andWrathful Ones (Zab chos zhi khro dgongs pa rang grol), discovered by the great terton Karma Lingpa in the fourteenth century. The word "bardo," made popular in the West through the English translation of the Bardo Thodol or The Tibetan Book of the Dead, which also belongs to the same series of treasure texts, means an intermediate or in-between state. The practice of the six bardos, according to the hermeneutics of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism, is essentially the meditative practice of living and dying. Natural Appearances, Natural Liberation not only contains very practical advice, but also hasmany teachings of the Nyingma tantric tradition embedded in it. The original text is not intended as a study of spiritualism or psychology. Neither is it intended to be viewed as handbook for taking care of the deceased, nor as a treatise on emptiness. The intention is to condense the very deep and profound tantric teachings of the six bardos into practices approachable by all sentient beings so that many can swiftly attain various states of liberation. This book offers a scholarly but accessible explanation of the ancient wisdom embedded in this ancient Buddhist classic. Tam Shek-wing (1935-) is a Buddhist scholar, painter, poet, writer and social critic. He is the founder of the Vajrayana Buddhism Association and Sino-Tibetan Buddhist Studies Association in North America. Master Tam was born in Guangzhou, China. As a young man, he received systematic training in the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism under the guidance of H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche.In 1986, Master Tam emigrated from Hong Kong to Hawaii, and then to Toronto in 1993. As early as the late 1970s, Master Tam began publishing writings on Buddhism, with an emphasis on the teachings and meditative practice in Vajrayana Buddhism. To establish Sino-Tibetan Buddhist studies as a legitimate field in Buddhology, Master Tamhelped organize publication of the Monograph Series in Sino-Tibetan Buddhist Studies. Thepublished works sparked interest in establishing new curricula in Buddhist Studies in a numberof universities in China, including Renmin University of China in Beijing, Zhejiang Universityin Hangzhou, Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou, and Nanking University in Nanjin. Since2008, Master Tam has been a visiting professor at these universities, where he lectures on thetathagatagarbha doctrine and its practice.

"Essence of Vajrayana" is the first complete explanation in English of the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Heruka body mandala. Buddha Heruka is a manifestation of all the Buddhas' enlightened compassion, and by relying upon him we can swiftly attain a pure selfless joy and bring true happiness to others. In Part One, Geshe Kelsang explains with great clarity and precision how we can practise the sublime meditations of Heruka body mandala, and thereby gradually transform our ordinary world and experiences into the transcendental reality of a Buddha. Then, in Part Two, he provides definitive instructions on the completion stage practices that lead to the supreme bliss of full enlightenment in this one lifetime. This is a treasury of practical instructions for those seriously interested in following the Tantric path.

The teaching of Tathagatagarbha may appear simple on the surface, but in reality, it is woven into many aspects of Buddha's teaching, making it difficult to grasp."Elucidating Tathagatagarbha" is divided into three parts.Part I is on the "profoundly secret Tathagatagarbha." It is written for lay readers. Beginners and non-Buddhists can make use of it as a guide to understand worldly affairs from the Vajrayana perspective.In Part II, Tam discusses Buddhism against a backdrop of Western philosophy. Philosophy offers a number of examples illustrating practical applications of the Tathagatagarbha teaching. Many consider Buddhism as a way to retreat from the world, when in fact, there is an interplay of our everyday affairs and their transcendence, making them inseparable. In this way, Tathagatagarbha is like a "great philosophy." Through its application, one cultivates the practical (worldly) and wisdom ( transcendent) merits.Part III is The White Conch Pearl, a poem of praise following the Buddhist scriptural tradition Tam wrote years ago, together with an in-depth commentary by the author.In praise of fourfold dependent origination, it is the author's hope that this book will create new awareness of the Tathagatagarbha teachings and dispel any misunderstandings about their true meaning.

Powerful, profound advice on how to live a peaceful and fulfilling life amidst all the conflicts of the modern world.In this distillation of his life and teachings, the Dalai Lama paints a compelling portrait of his early life, reflecting on the personal and political struggles that have helped to shape his understanding of our world. Offering his wisdom and experience to interpret the timeless teachings of the Buddha, The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Inner Peace is fresh and relevant to our troubled times. He explains in a simple and accessible way how each of us can influence those around us by living with integrity. And he holds out hope that, through personal transformation, we can all contribute to a better world.Replaces ISBN 978-1-5717-4609-2

"A visual presentation of Tibetan yoga, the hidden treasure at the heart of the Tibetan Tantric Buddhist tradition"--

Buddhism teaches with simple means how to live day by day with joy and peace. It also teaches with the deepest means how to liberate our mind from the clinging and grasping that form the intricate nets of irritating thoughts and emotions that ensnare us. We liberate our mind through developing a powerful antidote to clinging and grasping. This powerful antidote is the thorough and deep wisdom that sees the truth of reality-the way things really are as opposed to how we ordinarily and naively perceive and believe.The truth of reality has two levels that hold true in all time, space and conditions. Gaining full knowledge and experience of the two levels of reality is the only means to liberate our mind from clinging and grasping-the two chronic inner mental illnesses. The two levels of reality are impermanence and emptiness. This book offers a clear explanation of subtle impermanence and emptiness, avoiding the use of complicated philosophical terms, so a modern mind can understand the deepest meaning of what Buddha, out of his universal compassion, taught of impermanence and emptiness as his ultimate message to the confused world.

Presents a new vision of the Buddhist history and philosophy of emptiness in Tibet.