The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones

The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones
Author: Patrul Rinpoche
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 283
Release: 1993-01-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0834824302

In this book, two great Tibetan Buddhist masters of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries challenge us to critically examine our materialistic preoccupations and think carefully about how we want to spend the rest of our lives. At the same time, they provide practical guidance in following the Buddhist path, starting from the most basic motivation and culminating in the direct experience of reality beyond the reach of conceptual mind. The root text is a teaching in verse written in the nineteenth century by Patrul Rinpoche, one of the outstanding teachers of his day. In the accompanying commentary, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910–1991)—lineage holder of the Nyingma school and one of the great expounders of the Dharma in Europe and North America—expands upon the text with his characteristic compassion and uncompromising thoroughness. Patrul Rinpoche's fresh and piercing verses combined with Khyentse Rinpoche's down-to-earth comments offer a concise yet complete examination of the Buddhist path.

The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones

The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones
Author: Patrul Rinpoche
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1993-01-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0877734933

In this book, two great Tibetan Buddhist masters of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries challenge us to critically examine our materialistic preoccupations and think carefully about how we want to spend the rest of our lives. At the same time, they provide practical guidance in following the Buddhist path, starting from the most basic motivation and culminating in the direct experience of reality beyond the reach of conceptual mind. The root text is a teaching in verse written in the nineteenth century by Patrul Rinpoche, one of the outstanding teachers of his day. In the accompanying commentary, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910–1991)—lineage holder of the Nyingma school and one of the great expounders of the Dharma in Europe and North America—expands upon the text with his characteristic compassion and uncompromising thoroughness. Patrul Rinpoche's fresh and piercing verses combined with Khyentse Rinpoche's down-to-earth comments offer a concise yet complete examination of the Buddhist path.

The Great Medicine That Conquers Clinging to the Notion of Reality

The Great Medicine That Conquers Clinging to the Notion of Reality
Author: Shechen Rabjam
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2007-06-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0834824191

In these inspiring teachings on how to open the heart, a contemporary Tibetan Buddhist master shows us how to change our self-centered attitude and develop concern for the well-being of others. He teaches that when we acknowledge our own wish for happiness, we realize that all beings wish for the same. With a broader perspective, we can develop the strength to extend gratitude and kindness first to those we love, and eventually to everyone. In his warm and informal style, Rabjam offers accessible Buddhist teachings that will appeal to anyone who would like to find more meaning in life. Based on classical Tibetan teachings, his commentary is fresh, humorous, and sharply insightful. Here is a modern Tibetan teacher who appreciates the challenges of living in today’s world. The Great Medicine will help contemporary readers draw on ancient teachings to find their way to wisdom, freedom, and joy amid the struggles of real life. For more information about the author, Shechen Rabjam, visit his website at www.shechen.org.

The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones

The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones
Author: O-rgyan-ʼjigs-med-chos-kyi-dbaṅ-po (Dpal-sprul)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1992
Genre: Buddhism
ISBN: 9788174720337

In Ths Book, Two Great Tibetan Uddhist Masters Of The Ninetenth And Twentieth Centuries Challenge Us To Critically Examine Our Materialistic Preoccupations And Think Carefully About How We Want To Spend The Rest Of Our Lives. At The Same Time, They Provide Practical Guidence In Following The Buddhist Path, Starting From The Most Basic Motivation And Culminating In The Direct Experience Of Reality Beyond The Reach Of Conceptual Mind. The Root Text Is A Masterful Teaching In Verse Written In The Nineteenth Century By Patrul Rinpoche, One Of The Outstanding Teachers Of His Day. In The Accompanying Commentary, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991)- Lineage Holder Of The Nyingma Tradition, And One Of The Great Expounders Of The Dharma Of Our Times-Expands Upon The Text With His Characteristic Compassion And Uncompromising Thoroghness. Patrual Rinpoche`S Fresh And Piercing Verses Combined With Khyentse Rinpoche`S Down-To-Earth Comments Make A Concise Whole That Is Unusually Complete Its Scope.

Enlightened Courage

Enlightened Courage
Author: Rab-gsal-zla-ba (Dil-mgo Mkhyen-brtse)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 158
Release: 1994
Genre: Bodhicitta (Buddhism)
ISBN:

Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Whose Remarkable Life Came To An End In September, 1991, Was One Of The Foremost Poets, Scholars, Philosophers And Meditation Masters Of The Mahayana, Mahamudra And Great Perfection Traditions Of Vajrayana Buddhism. He Was Highly Respected By Thousands Of Students In Tibet And Throughout The World. The Text He Presents Here Is The Seven Point Mind Training, Broughout To Tibet By The Indian Master Atisha. This Teaching Is The Very Core Of The Entire Practice Of Tibetan Buddhism. It Condenses The Compassionate Path To Buddhahood Into Practical Instructions Which Make Use Of All The Circumstances Of Everyday Life. Khyentse Rinpoche Gave This Commentary In The Dordogone, France, During His Last Visit To The West. He Speaks Frankly From His Heart, Drawing On His Own Life Long Experience. The Fact That Rinpoche Has Departed From This World Adds Much Poignancy To His Words, Which Many Of His Students Regard As His Parting Gift.

Brilliant Moon

Brilliant Moon
Author: Dilgo Khyentse
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2010-01-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1590307631

Through lively anecdotes and stories this highly revered Buddhist meditation master and scholar tells about his life of study, retreat, and teaching. The formative events of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s life, and those insights and experiences that caused him to mature into the warm, brilliant, and highly realized meditation master and teacher he was, are deeply inspiring. The second half of the book comprises recollections by his wife; his grandson, Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche; Tenga Rinpoche; the Queen Mother of Bhutan; and many prominent teachers.

Seven Steps to Train Your Mind

Seven Steps to Train Your Mind
Author: Gomo Tulku
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2015-03-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 086171900X

Learn the ropes of a cultivating a resilient and warm heart, even in the face of great difficulty, from one of the most beloved of the last generation of lamas trained in pre-invasion Tibet. The aphorisms of the Seven-Point Mind Training present a powerful and counter-intuitive call to Buddhist practice—view reality as dreamlike, contemplate the kindness of your enemies, give up expectations of reward, change yourself but remain as you are! When he fled Tibet, Gomo Tulku carried in his heart this widely studied Tibetan text, which he turned to time and again when faced with difficulties in life. Having relied on this practice to transform his own hardships, he shares here an inspired commentary to help us get through ours. Mirroring the simplicity of the original, Seven Steps to Train Your Mind succinctly provides a practical description of how to train the mind and develop the mental qualities of peace, joy, and wisdom that will carry one through any circumstance.

A Guide to The Words of My Perfect Teacher

A Guide to The Words of My Perfect Teacher
Author: Khenpo Ngawang Palzang
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2004-06-22
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0834824213

The definitive companion guide to Patrul Rinpoche’s Words of My Perfect Teacher, the classic text on Tibetan Buddhist practices and teachings This guide provides readers with essential background information for studying and practicing with Patrul Rinpoche's Words of My Perfect Teacher—the text that has, for more than a century, served as the reliable sourcebook to the spiritual practices common to all the major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. By offering chapter-by-chapter commentary on this renowned work, Khenpo Pelzang provides a fresh perspective on the role of the teacher; the stages of the path; the view of the Three Jewels; Madhyamika, the basis of transcendent wisdom; and much more.

The Collected Works of Dilgo Khyentse, Volume One

The Collected Works of Dilgo Khyentse, Volume One
Author: Dilgo Khyentse
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-07-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1590305922

The three-volume set presents the collected works in English of one of the great luminaries of Tibetan Buddhism in our time, published to mark his centennial celebration. A complete exposition of the stages of the Buddhist path is presented through Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's commentaries on the root texts of classic Tibetan masters including Patrul Rinpoche, Jigme Lingpa, Shechen Gyaltsab, and Mipham Rinpoche. Originally given orally to Western students, the texts afford a rare glimpse into the direct transmissions of a master teacher. Moreover, several of the texts have never been published before. Volume one of this three-volume set begins with the inspiring story of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's life told largely in his own words and illustrated with historical photographs. This is followed by two texts that illuminate the instructions of the celebrated Ngulchu Thogme Zangpo on the Seven-point Mind Training and the Thirty-seven Practices of a Bodhisattva, teachings that constitute the heart of the Buddhist path. Volume One Contents: Journey to Enlightenment, Enlightened Courage, The Heart of Compassion