This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the world of advanced practices for highest. Introduction to tantra book by thubten yeshe, jonathan. Aug 26, 2019 this two volume collection is drawn from teachings given by lama thubten yeshe in the 1970s and 1980s, when he traveled the world extensively along with lama zopa rinpoche and taught at many courses, seminars and public talks. Introduction to tantra audiobook by lama thubten yeshe. Introduction to tantra lama yeshe recently updated. The essence of tibetan buddhism pdf ebook by lama thubten. In the classic bestseller, introduction to tantra, lama yeshe offered a profound and wonderfully clear glimpse into the sophisticated practices of tibetan buddhist tantra. Tantra recognizes that the powerful energy aroused by our desire is an indispensable resource for the spiritual path. The transformation of desire revised by lama yeshe isbn. Introduction to tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. There is a wonderful universality of tantra that goes far beyond the specific traditions of tibetan buddhism, this book occasionally loses itself in these traditions especially when describing the role of a lama guruteacher and the divisive view of western people contrasted with tibetan. Lama tsultrim yeshe is a buddhist monk who is affiliated with karma triyana dharmachakra ktd.
Mahamudra book by lama yeshe official publisher page. In the late 1960s, with his chief disciple lama thubten zopa rinpoche, he began teaching buddhism to westerners at kopan monastery, kathmandu, nepal. 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. The bliss of inner fire audiobook by lama thubten yeshe. This video forms a companion to the second half of the free book. Thubten yeshe books list of books by author thubten yeshe. Introduction to tantra by thubten yeshe and philip glass book. In the classic best seller, introduction to tantra, lama yeshe offered a profound and wonderfully clear glimpse into the sophisticated practices of tibetan buddhist tantra. Tantra is a very commonly misunderstood subject in the west, so an introduction like this by a genuine tantric master is particularly valuable. Thubten yeshe has 45 books on goodreads with 5508 ratings. Lama thubten yeshe was a monastic teacher of tibetan buddhism most closely associated with the gelug school of the dalai lamas.
Lama thubten yeshe, jonathan landaw editor, fajer alkaisi, audible studios. With mahamudra meditation there is no doctrine, no theology, no philosophy, no god, no buddha. Thubten yeshe 19351984 was a tibetan lama who, while exiled in nepal, cofounded kopan monastery 1969 and the foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition 1975. This is a transformational book and a book i am often recommending. The transformation of desire in pdf form, in that case you come on to the faithful site. The three principal aspects of the path and an introduction to. Lama yeshe tells us that mahamudra is the universal reality of emptiness, of nonduality and its unique characteristic is its emphasis on meditation. This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the world of advanced practices for highest yoga tantra initiates in much the same way his earlier work opened up the world of tantra in general. On may 5, 2020, he starts a book study of the places that scare you by pema chodron. This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the world of advanced practices for highest yoga tantra initiates in much the same way his earlier. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. See all books authored by thubten yeshe, including introduction to tantra.
What this book is not about, is tantric sexual practices as they are so often presented out of contex in the west. This video is lama yeshe s introduction to this series and constitutes a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals of. Lama thubten yeshe 193584 was born in tibet and educated at the great sera monastic university. Introduction to tantra ocean of compassion buddhist center.
The essence of tibetan buddhism by lama thubten yeshe consists of three teachings. Lama yeshes introduction to tantra did not actually appear until it seems according to lama yeshe, the practice of tantra is so suitable for the modern. Introduction to tantra ebook by lama thubten yeshe. This is a transformational book and a book i am often recommending to friends who are interested in buddhism and in tantra. Introduction to tantra lama yeshe in 1980, in california, lama yeshe gave a commentary to the avalokiteshvara chenrezig yoga method. These teachings were given in france in 1982 and at grizzly. Nov 12, 2010 lama yeshe gave a commentary to the avalokiteshvara chenrezig yoga method.
A visionary teacher who was particularly skilled and intent on presenting the buddhadharma to westerners in a way that brought genuine transformation to arise deeply in their hearts and minds. The transformation of desire, and wisdom energy, and more on. Introduction to tantra audiobook lama thubten yeshe. This is one of the few books on tantra that tells it as it is. If you are searched for the book by jonathan landaw, lama thubten yeshe introduction to tantra. Transformation of desire lama thubten yeshe introduction to tantra the transformation of desire lama thubten yeshe part 1. Anyone interested in buddhist tantra should read this.
Click download or read online button to get yeshe lama book now. Before he began the commentary, lama gave this wonderful subtitled explanation of the. The first one, the three principal aspects of the path, was given in france in 1982, during an sponsored. Lama yeshe was born near lhasa at tolung in 1935 and from the age of six. In 1980, in california, lama yeshe gave a commentary to the avalokiteshvara chenrezig yoga method. Lama yeshes introduction to tantra did not actually appear until 1987. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the essence of tibetan buddhism. Relish these direct, experiential meditation instructions from the author of the bestselling introduction to tantra. He fled the chinese oppression in 1959 and in the late 1960s, with his chief disciple, lama thubten zopa rinpoche, began teaching buddhism to westerners at their kopan monastery, kathmandu, nepal.
These teachings are included in lama yeshes book the essence of tibetan buddhism. The essence of tibetan buddhism pdf ebook by lama thubten yeshe. Recently, i discovered his bookssome very technical tantra. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe relying on external factors for happiness can be a perilous but exciting.
At the age of six, he entered sera monastic university in tibet where he studied until 1959, when as lama yeshe himself has said, in that year the chinese kindly told us that it was time to leave tibet and meet the outside world. Mar 04, 2014 this is the introduction to tantra book to get. Introduction to tantra by lama yeshe, 9781614291558, available at. Thubten yeshes most popular book is introduction to tantra. He established the foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition fpmt, and was succeeded in leadership of that organization by his heartdisciple lama thubten zopa in 1984. This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the world of. Read introduction to tantra the transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe available from rakuten kobo. 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. Yeshe, lama thubten, landaw, jonathan, glass, philip. The tantric path of purification, when the chocolate runs out, and becoming the compassion buddha, all of which are available from wisdom publications.
Relying on external factors for happiness can be a perilous but exciting. Many years ago i heard a dharma talk by lama yeshe. This book is an amazing introduction to the esoteric world of tantra. Here are some links to lama yeshe s social media offerings. The transformation of desire ebook written by thubten yeshe. This new edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by philip glass and a new cover design, but leaves untouched lama yeshes excellent original text, edited by jonathan landaw. The transformation of desire jonathan landaw, lama thubten yeshe, philip glass.
The essence of tibetan buddhism book lama yeshe wisdom. 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. The first teaching in this book, the three principal aspects of the path, is an introduction to the path to enlightenment. Read introduction to tantra by thubten yeshe, philip glass for free with a 30 day. 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. The transformation of desire book online at best prices in india on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He is the author of many books, including modern buddhist classics like introduction to tantra, and the bliss of inner fire. Lama yeshe had a rare gift to take difficult concepts, present them logically and concisely, in a way that brings the essence of tantra to life. Introduction to tantra the transformation of desire lama. Sep 03, 2010 the essence of tibetan buddhism by lama thubten yeshe consists of three teachings. The transformation of desire by thubten yeshe, lama, jonathan landaw editor, philip glass foreword by online at alibris.
All of lama thupten yeshes books are well worth reading, and this is one of his best. Nov 25, 1987 this book is an amazing introduction to the esoteric world of tantra. Some twenty minutes before dawn on the first day of the tibetan new year march 3, 1984 the heart of lama thubten yeshe stopped beating. He is based in wisconsin and minneapolis, minnesota, where he oversees hay river ktd.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Lama yeshe was a pioneer in bringing the dharma to westerners through his understanding of the western psyche and his ability to express profound truths. Nov 01, 20 in 1980, in california, lama yeshe gave a commentary to the avalokiteshvara chenrezig yoga method. This was an interesting book on buddhist tantra, tantraa i was a little lost by the end. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lama yeshe books online. Introduction to tantra lama yeshe part 1 chapter 1 youtube. Lama yeshe is witty and knowledgable, and it shows. And if you like this one and want to go into a more in depth book on buddhist tantra, lama yeshes book, the bliss of inner fire, is a perfect follow up to this book to go into the practical depths of buddhist tantric vajrayana practice, another that i just read for a second time after over a decade. Lama yeshe was a pioneer in bringing the dharma to westerners through his understanding of the western psyche and his ability to express profound truths in simple terms. All of lama thupten yeshe s books are well worth reading, and this is one of his best. The bliss of inner fire book by thubten yeshe, thubten zopa. The three principal aspects of the path and an introduction to tantra ebook written by lama thubten yeshe.
The idea for this book arose as early as 1981, when lama yeshe said he felt. Lama thubten yeshe 19351984 was born in tibet and educated at the great sera monastic university. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read introduction to tantra. This two volume collection is drawn from teachings given by lama thubten yeshe in the 1970s and 1980s, when he traveled the world extensively along with lama zopa rinpoche and taught at many courses, seminars and public talks. Lama yeshe was born near the tibetan town of tolung dechen, but was sent. The essence of tibetan buddhism book lama yeshe wisdom archive. Jun 10, 2005 introduction to tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. Lama had been seriously ill for four months, although according to western medical reports since 1974, it was a. He followed the gelug tradition, and was considered unconventional in his teaching style. His books include introduction to tantra, wisdom energy, the bliss of inner fire, becoming vajrasattva. This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the worl.
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