In the presence of masters : wisdom from 30 contemporary Tibetan Buddhist teachers / edited by Reginald A. Ray.
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TextPublication details: Boston ; London : Shambhala, 2004.Edition: 1st edDescription: xi, 290 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN: - 1570628491 (paperback : alk. paper)
- 294.3/923Â 22
- BQ4016Â .I5 2004
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Pt. 1. Introduction -- 1. The Buddha : his life, his aspects, and his legacy -- 2. The three vehicles -- 3. How to study the Buddha's legacy -- Pt. 2. Hinayana -- 4. The view of Hinayana -- 5. The practice of Hinayana -- Pt. 3. Mahayana -- 6. The great vehicle -- 7. The view of Mahayana -- 8. The practice of Mahayana -- Pt. 4. Vajrayana -- 9. Tantric perspectives -- 10. The Vajra master -- 11. The Vajrayana path -- 12. Making the journey -- Pt. 5. Conclusion -- 13. Tibetan Buddhism in the West.
"The book highlights the teachings of the practice lineages, the branch of Tibetan Buddhism that emphasizes meditation practice, personal experience, and spiritual realization. Selections are thematically organized, including topics such as the major approaches to the spiritual path, meditation and other practices, Buddhist ethics, tantric practice, and the role of the teacher."--BOOK JACKET.
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