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This translation of a fundamental Tantric text reveals the richness and profundity of the intellectual and contemplative traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. The text describes the Four Foundation Practices that all practitioners of Vajrayana Buddhism must complete. The nature of impermanence, the effects of karma, the development of an enlightened attitude, and devotion to the guru are among the subjects treated in this book. Three eminent contemporary Tibetan Buddhist masters-Kalu Rinpoche, Deshung Rinpoche, and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche-explain the significance of The Torch of Certainty for modern-day students and practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #39139 in Books
• Published on: 2000-12-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 184 pages

Synopsis
This translation of a fundamental Tantric text reveals the richness and profundity of the intellectual and contemplative traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. The text describes the Four Foundation Practices that all practitioners of Vajrayana Buddhism must complete. The nature of impermanence, the effects of karma, the development of an enlightened attitude, and devotion to the guru are among the subjects treated in this book. Three eminent contemporary Tibetan Buddhist masters-Kalu Rinpoche, Deshung Rinpoche, and Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche-explain the significance of The Torch of Certainty for modern-day students and practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism.

About the Author
Jamgon Kongrtrul, characterized as the 'Tibetan Leonardo' due to his significant contributions to religion, education, medicine, and politics, was a versatile and prolific scholar of the nineteenth century. His writings span the entire field of Tibetan learning, and he brings together the essence of the intellectual and contemplative traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.

Customer Reviews

Essential instructions on the foundation practices.
Essential instructions on the foundation practices according to the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism by Jmagon Kongtrul the Great. Essential reading for anyone practicing that tradition.

The essential book for the four foundations.
This book is full of wisdom. It has commentaries from contemporary teachers as well as the practical teaching by Jamgon Kongtrul of the Four Foundations. Buddhist students who have received the transmission from a living teacher to start the Four Foundations will need this book to guide and inspire them through that journey which is a purification and leads to the growth of devotion.