A number of books have been compiled from lama yeshes lectures. The sutrayana method can take three countless great eons. Note that it is written for practitioners, not scholars, as is common with books by lama yeshe. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. 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. Anyone interested in buddhist tantra should read this. It is one that i feel you can just pick any point in the book and it is applicable to your daily life.
A number of books have been compiled from lama yeshe s lectures. Lama yeshe, philip glass, jonathan landaw, jonathan landaw. Lama yeshe is witty and knowledgable, and it shows. The transformation of desire revised by lama yeshe isbn. The transformation of desire paperback march 4, 2014.
In the late 1960s, with his chief disciple lama thubten zopa rinpoche, he began teaching buddhism to westerners at kopan monastery, kathmandu, nepal. These teachings are included in lama yeshes book the essence of tibetan buddhism. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe. Tantra is a very complex and difficult subject to understand, and this book may be one the best short introductions to the theory and practice of tantra. Oct 08, 2010 introduction to tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The authors view is that contemporary westerners are no less suited to this path than the historic tibetan buddhist heroes and heroines of the past. Lama yeshe s book is a straightforward, succinct, and engaging overview of the tantric buddhist path and its practice. Edited by jonathan landaw foreword by philip glass. 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. Introduction to tantra goodreads meet your next favorite book. Download introduction to tantra the transformation of. The best introductory work on tibetan buddhist tantra available today. Lama yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and selfdiscovery, with a vision of reality that is. I want to introduce the practice of tantra much more in the way that lama yeshe would, so that we can begin to get a taste of the meditation, not just long sadhana recitations. Lama thubten yeshe 19351984 was born in tibet and educated at the great sera monastic university. Recently, i discovered his books some very technical tantra.
Introduction to tantra is one investment you will not regret. Introduction to tantra by lama thubten yeshe, jonathan landaw. This is one of those books that you just slowly read and digest the thousands of years of wisdom of these great teachers like lama yeshe. A vision of totality a wisdom basic book by lama yeshe and johnathan landlaw nov 25, 1987. These teachings are included in lama yeshe s book the essence of tibetan buddhism.
Mar 04, 2014 this is the introduction to tantra book to get. Lama yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and selfdiscovery, with a vision of. 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. Introduction to tantra revised edition the transformation. This is a transformational book and a book i am often recommending to friends who are interested in buddhism and in tantra. The first teaching in this book, the three principal aspects of the path, is an introduction to the path to enlightenment. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading introduction to tantra. The tantric path of purification, when the chocolate runs out, and becoming the compassion buddha, all of which are available from wisdom publications. 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. Read introduction to tantra by thubten yeshe,philip glass with a free trial.
Introduction to tantra by thubten yeshe new edition of this perennial classic. A vision of totality a wisdom basic book paperback november 25, 1987 by lama yeshe author, johnathan landlaw compiler, editor 4. Introduction to tantra book by thubten yeshe, jonathan. Earn money by sharing your favorite books through our affili. Introduction to tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. The transformation of desire kindle edition by yeshe, thubten, landaw, jonathan, philip glass, jonathan landaw. A vision of totality a wisdom basic book paperback november 25, 1987. The three principal aspects of the path and an introduction to tantra by lama yeshe and nicholas ribush jun 6, 2007 4. A vision of totality a wisdom basic book by lama yeshe. Read online introduction to tantra pdf book by, on juggernaut books. Download introduction to tantra the transformation of desire. Twentyfive year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers. Lama thubten zopa rinpoche, began teaching buddhism to westerners at their. This is a transformational book and a book i am often recommending to friends who are.
Read introduction to tantra online by thubten yeshe and philip. Oct 18, 2016 introduction to tantra by lama yeshe, 9781536610086, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes. Before he began the commentary, lama gave this wonderful. His books include introduction to tantra, wisdom energy, the bliss of inner fire, becoming vajrasattva. The essence of tibetan buddhism book lama yeshe wisdom archive. Not that a scholar might not be quite interested in what lama yeshe has to say. Introduction to tantra by lama thubten yeshe, jonathan. You can also view the talks on our youtube channel or listen to the audio recordings online. Lama yeshe s teaching style was direct and useable. Nov 25, 1987 this book is an amazing introduction to the esoteric world of tantra. This talk is lama s introduction to this series and constitutes a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals of tantric practice. Introduction to tantra ebook by lama thubten yeshe. The transformation of desire 9781614291558 by yeshe, lama thubten and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Lama thubten yeshe 193584 was born in tibet and educated at the great sera monastic university. Yeshe, lama thubten, landaw, jonathan, glass, philip. This is one of the few books on tantra that tells it as it is. Tantra recognizes that the powerful energy aroused by our desire is an indispensable resource for the spiritual path. Introduction to tantra the transformation of desire by lama yeshe. This new edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by philip glass and a new cover. Introduction to tantra dvd lama yeshe wisdom archive. In 1980, in california, lama yeshe gave a commentary to the avalokiteshvara chenrezig yoga method. You may also like the path of individual liberation. This practice, the six yogas of naropa, can only be read and studied if you have received a great initiation, which means an initiation that has vase initiation, secret initiation, wisdom initiation and word initiation. Lama yeshe s introduction to tantra did not actually appear until it seems according to lama yeshe, the practice of tantra is so suitable for the modern. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android.
I know you want to practice the six yogas of naropa, the tummo explained by lama yeshe, but you need a highest yoga tantra initiation first. He fled the chinese oppression in 1959 and in the late. Dec 28, 2012 this is the introduction to tantra book to get. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Although, my many years of dharma training is in theravadin buddhism, especially the practice of vipassana. Recently updatedthis dvd forms a companion to the second half of our free book the essence of tibetan buddhism. No guarantee on products that contain supplements your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Introduction to tantra revised edition the transformation of. In this book lama yeshe, who was a fully realized tantric. This talk is lamas introduction to this series and constitutes a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals of tantric practice.
Tibetanborn thubten yeshe outlines the tantric path in simple english, easily comprehended by a nonbuddhist. Collected from teachings by his holiness, this book is a warm and comprehensive introduction to the buddhist path as told by the patriarch of the sakya. Lama yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and selfdiscovery, with a vision of reality that is simple, clear, and relevant to. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. Introduction to tantra book by thubten yeshe, jonathan landaw. The best introductory work on tibetan buddhist tantra. Included in the book the essence of tibetan buddhism, two talks on this oftenmisunderstood practice. The essence of tibetan buddhism book lama yeshe wisdom. Lama yeshe explains the tantric practicesenvisioning a deity the buddha or one of. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe before we can board the lightning vehicle of tantra, we atntra to understand why it is both necessary and possible to abandon our ordinary, limited view of ourselves and generate in its place the enlightened self identity of a fully evolved being. This book is an amazing introduction to the esoteric world of tantra. This video is lamas introduction to this series the remainder of which can be viewed on our youtube channel and constitutes a wonderful explanation of.
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