Creation and Completion: essential points of tantric meditation
Creation and Completion: essential points of tantric meditation
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ISBN / SKU
9780861713127
Format
Paperback
Pages
163
Dimensions
205 x 147
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Description
Jamgon Kongtrul, a master practitioner and one of the most prolific writers of eighteenth-century Tibet, composed CREATION AND COMPLETION as a guide to the effective practice of tantric Buddhist meditation. Written in the style of the Tibetan songs of realization, the text leads the way along a clear path of meditative self-transformation; from visualization of oneself in an enlightened form (creation, or generation, stage yoga) to the direct realization of the ultimate nature of reality (completion, or perfection, stage yoga).
Traditionally passed from teacher to student by oral transmission, these powerful meditation techniques are presented here in Sarah Harding's excellent translation, which includes an extensive introduction to tantric practice. Beginners and experienced meditators alike will benefit from the concise descriptions of the meaning and effect of these once-secret techniques.
'Jamgon Kongtrul's CREATION AND COMPLETION is an exceptionally important text that is very beneficial to read and to possess. It will answer all questions and resolve all doubts about Vajrayana practice, such as 'Why are there deities in a non-theistic tradition?' and 'Why are there such elaborate practices when emptiness is the Mahayana view?'", Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche
Traditionally passed from teacher to student by oral transmission, these powerful meditation techniques are presented here in Sarah Harding's excellent translation, which includes an extensive introduction to tantric practice. Beginners and experienced meditators alike will benefit from the concise descriptions of the meaning and effect of these once-secret techniques.
'Jamgon Kongtrul's CREATION AND COMPLETION is an exceptionally important text that is very beneficial to read and to possess. It will answer all questions and resolve all doubts about Vajrayana practice, such as 'Why are there deities in a non-theistic tradition?' and 'Why are there such elaborate practices when emptiness is the Mahayana view?'", Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Technical Note
Introduction
Buddhism
Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma
The First Turning
The Second Turning
The Third Turning
Tantra
Buddhism in Tibet
Deity Practice
The Guru
Creation Stage
Three Aspects of Creation Stage
Completion Stage
Jamgon Kongtrul
Literary Works
The Translation
THE ESSENTIAL POINTS OF CREATION AND
COMPLETION THAT WILL BENEFIT THE BEGINNER
WHO HAS ENTERED THE PATH
Tibetan Text
Notes
Bibliography
Preface
Technical Note
Introduction
Buddhism
Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma
The First Turning
The Second Turning
The Third Turning
Tantra
Buddhism in Tibet
Deity Practice
The Guru
Creation Stage
Three Aspects of Creation Stage
Completion Stage
Jamgon Kongtrul
Literary Works
The Translation
THE ESSENTIAL POINTS OF CREATION AND
COMPLETION THAT WILL BENEFIT THE BEGINNER
WHO HAS ENTERED THE PATH
Tibetan Text
Notes
Bibliography
Reviews