A Lamp to Illuminate the Five Stages

Teachings on Guhyasamaja Tantra

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Buddhism, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
Cover of the book A Lamp to Illuminate the Five Stages by Je Tsongkhapa, Wisdom Publications
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Je Tsongkhapa ISBN: 9781614290353
Publisher: Wisdom Publications Publication: November 19, 2012
Imprint: Wisdom Publications Language: English
Author: Je Tsongkhapa
ISBN: 9781614290353
Publisher: Wisdom Publications
Publication: November 19, 2012
Imprint: Wisdom Publications
Language: English

Tsongkhapa's A Lamp to Illuminate the Five Stages (1419) is a comprehensive presentation of the highest yoga class of Buddhist tantra, especially the key practices - the so-called five stages (pancakrama) - of the advanced phase of Guhyasamaja tantra. Beginning with a thorough examination of the Indian sources, Tsongkhapa draws particularly from the writings of Nagarjuna, Aryadeva, Candrakirti, and Naropa to develop a definitive understanding of the Vajrayana completion stage. Whereas in the generation stage, meditators visualize the Buddha in the form of the deity residing in a mandala palace, in the completion stage discussed in the present volume, meditators transcend ordinary consciousness and actualize the state of a buddha themselves. Among other things, Tsongkhapa's work covers the subtle human physiology of channels and winds along with the process of dying, the bardo, and rebirth. This definitive statement on Guhyasamaja tantra profoundly affected the course of Buddhist practice in Tibet.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Tsongkhapa's A Lamp to Illuminate the Five Stages (1419) is a comprehensive presentation of the highest yoga class of Buddhist tantra, especially the key practices - the so-called five stages (pancakrama) - of the advanced phase of Guhyasamaja tantra. Beginning with a thorough examination of the Indian sources, Tsongkhapa draws particularly from the writings of Nagarjuna, Aryadeva, Candrakirti, and Naropa to develop a definitive understanding of the Vajrayana completion stage. Whereas in the generation stage, meditators visualize the Buddha in the form of the deity residing in a mandala palace, in the completion stage discussed in the present volume, meditators transcend ordinary consciousness and actualize the state of a buddha themselves. Among other things, Tsongkhapa's work covers the subtle human physiology of channels and winds along with the process of dying, the bardo, and rebirth. This definitive statement on Guhyasamaja tantra profoundly affected the course of Buddhist practice in Tibet.

More books from Wisdom Publications

Cover of the book The Diamond Sutra by Je Tsongkhapa
Cover of the book Illuminating the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva by Je Tsongkhapa
Cover of the book Engaging Dogen's Zen by Je Tsongkhapa
Cover of the book Who Is My Self? by Je Tsongkhapa
Cover of the book The Mirror of Beryl by Je Tsongkhapa
Cover of the book The Awakening Mind by Je Tsongkhapa
Cover of the book Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness by Je Tsongkhapa
Cover of the book The Door of Liberation by Je Tsongkhapa
Cover of the book Flow, Flow, Flow by Je Tsongkhapa
Cover of the book The Gateless Gate by Je Tsongkhapa
Cover of the book Confucius' Social Wisdom by Je Tsongkhapa
Cover of the book Natural Perfection by Je Tsongkhapa
Cover of the book Introduction to the Lotus Sutra by Je Tsongkhapa
Cover of the book No Ordinary Apple by Je Tsongkhapa
Cover of the book MindScience by Je Tsongkhapa
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy