Description
Book Synopsis
A clear and simple manual for practising Mahamudra Tantra - the quick and profound method for uncovering the deepest levels of peace and happiness within our own mind.
Table of Contents
Illustrations; Preface; PART ONE - INTRODUCTION TO TANTRA: Basic View; Basic Intention; What is Tantra?; The Tantra of Generation Stage; The Tantra of Completion Stage' What is Mahamudra?; PART TWO: HOW TO TRAIN IN MAHAMUDRA: The Preliminary Guide; The Six Stages of Training in Mahamudra:; Identifying Our Own Mind; Realizing Our Mind Directly' Identifying Our Subtle Mind; Realizing Our Subtle Mind Directly; Identifying Our Very Subtle Mind; Realizing Our Very Subtle Mind Directly; PART THREE: WHAT IS EMPTINESS?: The Purpose of Meditating on Emptiness; The Emptiness of Our Body; The Emptiness of Our Mind; The Emptiness of Our I; Conventional and Ultimate Truths; The Union of the Two Truths; The Practice of Emptiness in Our Daily Activities; Dedication; Appendix I - An Explanation of Channels; Appendix II - An Explanation of Inner Winds; Appendix III - The Root Tantra of Heruka and Vajrayogini; Appendix IV - Liberating Prayer; Appendix V - A Handbook for the Daily Practice of Bodhisattva Vows and Tantric Vows; Appendix VI - Heart Jewel; Appendix VII - Vajra Hero Yoga; Glossary; Bibliography; Study Programmes of Kadampa Buddhism; Tharpa Offices Worldwide; Index
