Introduction to tantra by lama yeshe, 9781614291558, available at. Lama yeshe was one of the forefathers capable of translating tibetan. This new edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by philip glass and a new cover. The transformation of desire jonathan landaw, lama thubten. The transformation of desire revised by lama yeshe isbn.
Lama yeshe an essential element of this commitment to work for others is the determination purposely to remain within the cycle introoduction existence instead of simply seeking freedom from suffering for oneself. It spends more time in defense of tantra saying what tantra is not, rather than spending time telling us what the hell tantra is. 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. In 1980, in california, lama yeshe gave a commentary to the avalokiteshvara chenrezig yoga method. Before he began the commentary, lama gave this wonderful subtitled explanation of the. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe relying on external factors for happiness can be a perilous but exciting. Included in the book the essence of tibetan buddhism, two talks on this oftenmisunderstood practice. Ultimatly it means to search out the source of all the self. Im also reading several of his more obscure books, which im getting a lot out of. Included in the book the essence of tibetan buddhism, two talks on this often misunderstood practice. The practice of guruyoga prepares us to enter tqntra unified experience of complete fulfilment. The transformation of desire lama thubten yeshe, jonathan.
Only those few who are able to surpass their fear of death completely can fully experience the highest forms of life. This was an interesting book on buddhist tantra, tantraa i was a little lost by the end. Virasadhana tantric preservation project rare tantric books. Introduction to tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. It dispels many of the myths and misunderstandings on the subject and sets out a path for the student to follow in gaining a clear grasp of this esoteric aspect of buddhism.
Introduction to tantra book by thubten yeshe, jonathan. New paranormal novels with a different spin on shifter romance coming october 2017. This talk is lamas introduction to this series and constitutes a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals of tantric practice. Be the first to ask a question about introduction to tantra. This book, written by lama yeshe and edited by jonathan landaw cowriter of buddhism for dummies is a beautifully clear exposition of tantra. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. These teachings are included in lama yeshes book the essence of tibetan buddhism.
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