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The essential teachings on the bodhisattva path of wisdom and compassion, presented here in volume two of Chögyam Trungpa's magnum opus, which offers a systematic overview of the entire path of Tibetan Buddhism.The second volume presents the bodhisattva teachings of the mahayana. At this point, having trained and seen the benefits of looking within, the student begins to shift their focus outward to the broader world. Formal entry into the mahayana occurs with taking the bodhisattva vow. Mahayana practitioners dedicate themselves to the service of all sentient beings, aspiring to save them from sorrow and confusion, and vowing to bring them to perfect liberation. This stage of the path emphasizes the cultivation of wisdom through the view and experience of emptiness, or shunyata, in which all phenomena are seen to be unbounded, completely open, ungraspable, and profound. From the ground of shunyata, compassionate activity is said to arise naturally and spontaneously. In addition to mindfulness and awareness, the mahayanist practices lojong, or "mind training," based on the cultivation of the paramitas, or "transcendent virtues": generosity, discipline, patience, exertion, meditation, and prajna, or "knowledge." As a component of lojong, tonglen, or "sending and taking," is practiced in order to increase maitri, or loving-kindness. The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma represents meditation master Chögyam Trungpa's greatest contribution to Western Buddhism. This three-volume collection presents in lively, relevant language the comprehensive teachings of the Tibetan Buddhist path of the hinayana, mahayana, and vajrayana. This work will resonate with new students of Buddhism as well as the most senior students. Topics covered in detail in this volume include:BodhichittaLoving-kindness, or maitriCompassion, or karunaSkillful means, or upayaBuddha nature and basic goodnessThe four limitless onesBodhisattva vowsEmptiness, or shunyataMadhyamaka Relative truth and ultimate truthPrajnaThe paramitasLojong trainingTonglen meditationThe ten bhumisDharmakaya, sambhogakaya, and nirmanakayaAnd more
Series: The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma (Book 2)
Paperback: 528 pages
Publisher: Shambhala; First Edition edition (April 15, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1611801052
ISBN-13: 978-1611801057
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1.4 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
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I read this book at the pace of a few pages a day or until a thought is fully presented. I try to hold on to that thought for the whole day. I repeat this process often. I am not in any hurry to finish this book from page one to last. I feel that this book is not about finding out what is given in this book. For me this book is a practice book that I use on a daily basis.
This is not a feel good self help book to help you "cope". This is the real deal. Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche has given us a road map to enlightenment. May many, many people be blessed to follow him on the profound path of Wisdom and Compassion, for the benefit of all beings.
Absolutely fantastic book if you want to learn about Mah¥ana Buddhism. Judy Lief, the compiler and editor has done a great job pulling together all of Chogyan Trungpa's talks into a very instructive and coherent book. It really explains the Buddhist point of view on life and how to achieve peace of mind.
Every time I sat down to read this book it was like eating a full Roast dinner with all the trimmings. I took it slowly savouring the pages as if it was the last book I would ever read, its filling and wonderfully written with his sense of humour here and there for light relief. Its most definitely not a book for someone wanting to know about Buddhism, its for someone that perhaps already works in the voluntary field helping people who has a deep love of Buddhism, a Bodhisattva in the making! and have wondered how the hell they got where they are. Its a book of passion, emptiness and knowledge all leading to wisdom and the house burning down to ashes....Its also a big book, lots of reading to do, so take your time and explore the back corridors of your non existence.
The Vidyadhara Trungpa Rinpoche's teachings are unimpeachable; direct; personal. Who knows how profound they are? Very few I think have penetrated completely through to their truth. Every time one returns to these teachings, a new facet seems to appear. Life's companion and guide on the spiritual path.
Brilliant and profound, timeless teachings for opening the heart and transforming our lives into a path of unconditional kindness.
This is a second volume in a trilogy starting with a volume on Hinayana and ending with a third volume on Vajrayana. The author, who was a master of these teachings, in this volume, tackles the second vehicle of Buddhism, the Mahayana. This is the vehicle of the Bodhisattva - that entity that comes back again and again into incarnation for the sake of all beings. I recommend this book to all students on the path of enlightenment.In the third volume, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche takes the student though the Vajrayana vehicle - the Diamond or indestructible vehicle.
This will change your life. Acquire it.
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