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Description: This is a rare book: a brilliant guide to the spiritual path by a master of outstanding qualities who has taught in the West now for many years. Simple yet profound, intimate and immediate, Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche's words speak to us all. They show how, by bringing the light of wisdom and compassion into every corner of our lives, we can come to understand the mind and transform its emotions, and so discover the boundless freedom of our true nature." ~ Sogyal Rinpoche In Gates to Buddhist Practice, His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche presents the traditional wisdom of the Vajrayana path. Since its original publication, Rinpoche has continued to teach widely and address the questions of sincere students grappling with the many challenges, concerns, and even skeptism encountered in genuine spiritual practice. These questions, as well as Rinpoche's incisive responses, form the basis of the material added to this revised edition. -- from back cover
Table of Contents: Part I Discovering the Path to Freedom; 1 Turning the Wheel; 2 Working with Attachment and Desire; 3 Working with Anger and Aversion; 4 Working with Ignorance; 5 Daily Life as Spiritual Practice; Part II The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind; 6 The Importance of the Four Thoughts; 7 The Lama; 8 Precious Human Birth; 9 Impermanence; 10 Karma; 11 The Ocean of Suffering; 12 How to Contemplate the Four Thoughts; Part III Refuge and Bodhicitta; 13 Refuge. 14 Giving Rise to Bodhicitta15 Wishing and Engaging Bodhicitta; Part IV Introduction to Vajrayana; 16 Revealing Our Foundational Nature; 17 Faith; 18 Prayer; 19 Conversation with a Student; 20 Preparing for Death; Part V On the Vajrayana Path; 21 Guru Yoga; 22 Introduction to Great Perfection; 23 Mind of Activity, Nature of Mind.
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This is a rare book: a brilliant guide to the spiritual path by a master of outstanding qualities who has taught in the West now for many years. Simple yet profound, intimate and immediate, Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche's words speak to us all. They show how, by bringing the light of wisdom and compassion into every corner of our lives, we can come to understand the mind and transform its emotions, and so discover the boundless freedom of our true nature." ~?Sogyal Rinpoche In Gates to Buddhist Practice, His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche presents the traditional wisdom of the Vajrayana path. Since its original publication, Rinpoche continued to teach widely and address the questions of sincere students grappling with the many challenges, concerns, and even skepticism encountered in genuine spiritual practice. These questions, as well as Rinpoche's incisive responses, form the basis of the material added to this revised edition. Rinpoche provides insight into formal meditation practice and d...… (more)