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THE QUINTESSENCE OF THE UNIFIED PRACTICE OF MAHAMUDRA AND DZOKCHEN: The Practical Instructions of the Noble, Great Compassionate One Chenrezik by Karma Chakme Rinpoche, commentary by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, trans. by Yeshe Gyamtso Glossary, index, 376 pp. #ESUNPR - $ 24.95 The purpose of The Essence of the Unified Practice of Mahamudra and Dzokchen is to present in a very concise and inclusive way all that an individual actually needs to practice in order to attain awakening. This style of presentation, in its brevity and directness, is appropriate for the present time because our mental afflictions are strong and life is short. The text, which is composed of eight songs, presents the quintessence of both the mahamudra and dzogchen traditions. Written in Karma Chakme’s style of extreme simplicity and great profundity, it makes what is normally difficult to understand very straightforward and easy to understand. | |
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A SONG FOR THE KING: Saraha on Mahamudra Meditation by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, ed. and root text trans. by Michele Martin #SOKISA - $ 14.95 Mahamudra is a meditation practice particularly suitable for modern people, as it involves no ritual and can be incorporated into all daily activities. The commentary by well-known teacher Thrangu Rinpoche focuses on a stellar new translation of a key text from classical India that is a basis for the tradition. | |
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SONGS OF NAROPA by Thrangu Rinpoche Approx. 200 pp. #SONA - $ 18.00 In-depth commentary on two songs by the great Indian master Naropa: The View, Concisely Put and A Summary of Mahamudra provide a wealth of information on the practice of Mahamudra, and Thrangu Rinpoche's commentaries make this most profound practice clear and accessible. | |
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THE SPIRITUAL SONG OF LODRO THAYE by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche 172 pp. #SPSOLO - $ 19.95 The Kagyu lineage is commonly known as the practice lineage, as it is practice above all else that is emphasized. However, practice can only proceed correctly if one has a correct understanding of the view. The path and view of the Kagyu lineage is Mahamudra, which is the very essence and pith of all the teachings of Lord Buddha. More ... | |
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THE UNION OF MAHAMUDRA AND DZOGCHEN by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche 240 pp. #UNMADZ - $ 18.00 Teachings on the complete path to enlightenment in 8 songs by the 17th century yogi/poet Karma Chagmey explicated with Rinpoche's trademark brilliance and humor. More ... | |
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WILD AWAKENING: The Heart of Mahamudra and Dzogchen by The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche 304 pp. #WIAW - $ 24.95 Rinpoche presents Mahamudra and Dzogchen, revealing their simplicity and value—emphasizing that we can experience our world more directly, with responsibility, freedom, and confidence. | |