Based on teachings given by the gelug dge lugstrained tibetan monk lama yeshe 19351984 to his western students, the book begins with a general overview of basic buddhist teachings. Thubten yeshes most popular book is introduction to tantra. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Introduction to tantra book by thubten yeshe, jonathan. Introduction to tantra book the indianapolis public. Thubten yeshe 19351984 was a tibetan lama who, while exiled in nepal, cofounded kopan monastery 1969 and the foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition 1975. In the classic bestseller, introduction to tantra, lama yeshe offered a profound and wonderfully clear glimpse into the sophisticated practices of tibetan buddhist tantra. Books by thubten yeshe author of introduction to tantra.
Jun 10, 2005 introduction to tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. This is one of the few books on tantra that tells it as it is. Introduction to tantra 120104 venerable thubten chodron speaks at amitabha buddhist centre in singapore on what the vajrayana path is and how to enter it. This new edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by philip glass and a new cover design, but leaves untouched lama yeshes excellent original text, edited by jonathan landaw. Lama yeshe part 1 chapter 1 lama yeshe gave a commentary to the avalokiteshvara chenrezig yoga method. This talk is lama s introduction to this series and constitutes a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals of tantric practice. Included in the book the essence of tibetan buddhism, two talks on this often misunderstood practice. He followed the gelug tradition, and was considered unconventional in his teaching style. Introduction to tantra audiobook by lama thubten yeshe.
This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the world of advanced practices for highest yoga tantra initiates in much the same way his earlier. Lama yeshe was born near the tibetan town of tolung dechen, but was sent. The first teaching in this book, the three principal aspects of the path, is an introduction to the path to enlightenment. Lama yeshe was born near lhasa at tolung in 1935 and from the age of six.
Note that it is written for practitioners, not scholars, as is common with books by lama yeshe. Mahamudra book by lama yeshe official publisher page. Oct 30, 2015 recently updated this dvd forms a companion to the second half of our free book the essence of tibetan buddhism. Lama thubten yeshe 19351984 was born in tibet and educated at the great sera monastic university. Those sorts of statements sound just like every other religion and yehse. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the essence of tibetan buddhism. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe relying on external factors for happiness can be a perilous but exciting. Anyone interested in buddhist tantra should read this. This talk is lamas introduction to this series and constitutes a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals of tantric practice. Relying on external factors for happiness can be a perilous but exciting. Introduction to tantra, first published in 1987, republished by wisdom in 2001, and now reissued in 2014, has become a classic introduction to vajrayana buddhism. The essence of tibetan buddhism book lama yeshe wisdom.
In this book, lama yeshe, who was a fully realized tantric meditator, scholar, and yogi, outlines the entire tantric path. This was an interesting book on buddhist tantra, tantraa i was a little lost by the end. Lama yeshe is witty and knowledgable, and it shows. These teachings are included in lama yeshe s book the essence of tibetan buddhism. By pulling together some of lama yeshes introductory teachings on buddhism, meditation, compassion and emptiness, and combining them with the definitive explanation of tantra, this one valuable volume will inspire to go more deeply into the yoga method of. All of lama thupten yeshe s books are well worth reading, and this is one of his best.
The three principal aspects of the path and an introduction to tantra ebook written by lama thubten yeshe. This is a transformational book and a book i am often recommending to friends who are interested in buddhism and in tantra. Not that a scholar might not be quite interested in what lama yeshe has to say. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe wisdom publications march length. Introduction to tantra book by thubten yeshe, jonathan landaw. The bliss of inner fire by thubten yeshe overdrive rakuten. Thubten yeshe has 45 books on goodreads with 5508 ratings. The material that makes up this introduction to the often mis understood world of buddhist tantra was compiled from teachings given between 1975 and 1983 by the late tibetan monk thubten yeshe, known affectionately to his many students around the world as lama yeshe. This book is an amazing introduction to the esoteric world of tantra. Lama yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and selfdiscovery, with a vision of reality that is simple, clear, and relevant to 21stcentury life. These teachings are included in lama yeshes book the essence of tibetan buddhism. Introduction to tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood.
Introduction to tantra the transformation of desire lama. Introduction to tantra ebook by thubten yeshe, jonathan. Introduction to tantra audiobook lama thubten yeshe. All of lama thupten yeshes books are well worth reading, and this is one of his best. With mahamudra meditation there is no doctrine, no theology, no philosophy, no god, no buddha. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe. Nov 25, 1987 this book is an amazing introduction to the esoteric world of tantra. Lama yeshe s teaching style was direct and useable. A vision of totality a wisdom basic book lama yeshe, johnathan landlaw on. Tantra is a very commonly misunderstood subject in the west, so an introduction like this by a genuine tantric master is particularly valuable. Relish these direct, experiential meditation instructions from the author of the bestselling introduction to tantra.
This new edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by philip glass and a new cover design, but leaves untouched lama yeshe s excellent original text, edited by jonathan landaw. Lama yeshe tells us that mahamudra is the universal reality of emptiness, of nonduality and its unique characteristic is its emphasis on meditation. And if you like this one and want to go into a more in depth book on buddhist tantra, lama yeshes book, the bliss of inner fire, is a perfect follow up to this book to go into the practical depths of buddhist tantric vajrayana practice, another that i. The second teaching, introduction to tantra, comprises the first two lectures of a commentary on the chenrezig yoga method and is a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals of tantric practice. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lama yeshe books online.
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Mar 04, 2014 this is the introduction to tantra book to get. He fled the chinese oppression in 1959 and in the late 1960s, with his chief disciple, lama thubten zopa rinpoche, began teaching buddhism to westerners at their kopan monastery, kathmandu, nepal. This new edition of the classic text includes a new foreword by philip glass and new cover art, but leaves untouched lama yeshe s excellent original text, edited by jonathan landaw. The essence of tibetan buddhism book lama yeshe wisdom archive. Introduction to tantra by thubten yeshe what is tantra. Introduction to tantra ebook by lama thubten yeshe rakuten kobo.
Pdf introduction to tantra download full pdf book download. Introduction to tantra by lama yeshe, 9781614291558, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In 1980, in california, lama yeshe gave a commentary to the avalokiteshvara chenrezig yoga method. Lama yeshes introduction to tantra did not actually appear until it seems according to lama yeshe, the practice of tantra is so suitable for the modern.