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LUMINOUS ESSENCE: A Guide to the Guhyagarbha Tantraby Jamgon Mipham, translated by the Dharmachakra Translation Committee, Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai LamaLuminous Essence is a complete introduction to the world of tantric thought and practice. Composed by the renowned Tibetan master Jamgon Mipham (1846-1912), the text provides an overview of the theory and experiential assimilation of a seminal tantric scripture, the Tantra of the Secret Essence (Guhyagarbha Tantra). Embodying the essence of tantric practice, this text has been a central scripture in Tibetan Buddhism for well over a thousand years. Mipham's explanation of this text, here translated for the first time, is one of the most celebrated commentaries on the Tantra of the Secret Essence, which today occupies an important place in the tantric curriculum of Tibetan monastic colleges. Luminous Essence is a specialized guide meant for initiated tantric practitioners. To fully appreciate and assimilate its message, it should be studied under the guidance of a qualified teacher by those who have received the appropriate empowerments, reading transmissions, and oral instructions. Jamgon Mipham (1846-1912), one of the greatest scholars of nineteenth-century Tibet, displayed a universal genius, writing brilliant commentaries on all aspects of Buddhist theory and practice. A central master of the Rime movement, his significance for the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism can hardly be overestimated. The Dharmachakra Translation Committee s committed to making Buddhist classics available to modern readers in their native languages. Working under the guidance and supervision of Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, the Committee draws its inspiration from the vision, commitment, and magnificent achievements of past Buddhist translators. EXPLORE THIS TITLE FURTHER...
REVIEWS: "As the first major commentary on the Secret Essence Tantra to appear in English, this book is undoubtedly of great significance. Succinctly elucidating all the key points of the Ngagyur Nyingma tradition's profound approach to Secret Mantra, it is one of the peerless Mipham Rinpoche's most important works, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to all serious students of the Vakrayana: study it deeply with qualified teachers and apply its principles each and every day in your own meditation—this has been the approach of the great masters of the past, and the results speak for themselves."—Sogyal Rinpoche "One of the most accomplished scholars and prolific writers of recent times in Tibet was Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche. An eclectic master, who was prominent in the nonsectarian movement that flourished, particularly in Eastern Tibet, in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, his works are regarded as authoritative. I am pleased to know that great care has been taken in preparing this translation of Luminous Essence, Mipham Rinpoche's commentary on the Guhyagarbha Tantra, the root tantra which reveals mind and wisdom to be naturally manifest. "I have no doubt that interested and initiated practitioners of the Guhyagarbha Tantra cycle of practices will derive great benefit from reading and relying on this explantatory text."—from the Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. "This book will not disappoint those who seek understanding of these special practices...sublime work...powerful book."—Thomas Peter von Bahr, New Age Retailer "For those who have the necessary background in Tantra, this work will be a remarkable treasure trove of insights and explanations."—Eastern Horizon 1559393270, 9781559393270 | |
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