World of Tibetan Buddhism An Overview of Its Philosophy and Practice

Name: World of Tibetan Buddhism An Overview of Its Philosophy and Practice
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ISBN: 9780861710973

ISBN-10: 0861710975

ISBN-13: 9780861710973

Edition: N/A

Authors: Dalai Dalai Lama, Thupten Jinpa, Richard Gere, Thupten Jinpa Langri, Richard Gere

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Description:

Introduces the basic beliefs of Buddhism, discusses the practice of lovingindness, and looks at Vajrayana Buddhism and the path of tantra.

Book details

List price: $17.95
Publisher: Wisdom Publications
Publication date: 3/3/1995
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



Foreword


Preface


Technical Note


Introduction



General Buddhism


The Divisions of Vehicles


The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma


The Second Turning: The Doctrine of Emptiness


The Third Turning: Buddha-nature


Different Explanations of Selflessness


The Four Seals of Buddhism


The Mahayana Path of Emptiness and Compassion



An Altruistic Outlook and Way of Life


The Benefits of Altruism


Recognizing the Enemy Within


Overcoming Anger and Hatred


Oneself and Others: Exchanging Places



The Vajrayana Buddhism of Tibet


The Distinctive Features of Tantra


The Divisions of Tantra


Initiation: Empowerment


Pledges and Vows


Tantric Practice: The First Three Classes of Tantra


Advanced Tantric Practice: Highest Yoga Tantra


Translator's Notes


Glossary of Terms


Bibliography


Index