Thubten yeshe has 45 books on goodreads with 5657 ratings. Introduction to tantra the transformation of desire by lama. Introduction to tantra ebook by lama thubten yeshe rakuten kobo. Thubten yeshe s most popular book is introduction to tantra. The transformation of desire revised by lama yeshe isbn. This expanded edition contains both of the very popular lama yeshe booklets, becoming your own therapist and make your mind an ocean. The life and teachings of lama yeshe tells the story of lama yeshe, how he met lama zopa rinpoche and how they created the foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition fpmt, one of the worlds largest tibetan buddhist organizations. Relish these direct, experiential meditation instructions from the author of the bestselling introduction to tantra. What this book is not about, is tantric sexual practices as they are so often presented out of contex in the west. This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the world of advanced practices for highest yoga tantra initiates in much the same way his earlier.
Introduction to tantra by thubten yeshe new edition of this perennial classic. This book, written by lama yeshe and edited by jonathan landaw cowriter of buddhism for dummies is a beautifully clear exposition of tantra. Universal love the yoga method of buddha maitreya smashwords. Included in the book the essence of tibetan buddhism, two talks on this often misunderstood practice. Lama thubten yeshe was a monastic teacher of tibetan buddhism most closely associated with the gelug school of the dalai lamas. Recently updated this dvd forms a companion to the second half of our free book the essence of tibetan buddhism. Im grateful tia book is available and lama yeshes messages are easily understood in the way its written for westerners. Note that it is written for practitioners, not scholars, as is common with books by lama yeshe.
Sep 19, 2018 relish these direct, experiential meditation instructions from the author of the bestselling introduction to tantra. In the classic best seller, introduction to tantra, lama yeshe offered a profound and wonderfully clear glimpse into the sophisticated practices of tibetan buddhist tantra. This book is written in an engaging style which is meant to approximate the voice of influential lama yeshe, who died in the late s and was reincarnated to parents in spain. The transformation of desire book online at best prices in india on. Oct 30, 2015 recently updated this dvd forms a companion to the second half of our free book the essence of tibetan buddhism. Nov 25, 1987 this book, written by lama yeshe and edited by jonathan landaw cowriter of buddhism for dummies is a beautifully clear exposition of tantra. Tantra is a very complex and difficult subject to understand, and this book may be one the best short introductions to the theory and practice of tantra. This book contains public talks on buddhism and the mind, and includes question and answer sessions, as well as a lecture on the buddhist approach to mental illness. Thubten yeshe quotes author of introduction to tantra.
Read introduction to tantra by thubten yeshe,philip glass for free with a 30 day. This is a transformational book and a book i am often recommending to friends who are interested in buddhism and in tantra. Introductie in tantra 9789071886065 lama thubten yeshe. Practitioners of the mother class of highest yoga tantra must offer tsok to the gurudeity twice a month. Read introduction to tantra online by thubten yeshe and philip. This sutra is a very powerful method for certain cases where there is greater benefit for other sentient beings by blocking something, like a court case, where if you dont block it and instead let others do what they wish, it would cause great harm, and you would only gain a small benefit or even. This was an interesting book on buddhist tantra, tantraa i was a little lost by the end. Nov 01, 20 in 1980, in california, lama yeshe gave a commentary to the avalokiteshvara chenrezig yoga method. This sutra is a very powerful method for certain cases where there is greater benefit for other sentient beings by blocking something, like a court case, where if you dont block it and instead let others do what they wish, it would cause great harm, and you would only gain a small. The idea for this book arose as early as 1981, when lama yeshe said he felt. With mahamudra meditation there is no doctrine, no theology, no philosophy, no god, no buddha.
The idea for this book arose as early as 1981, when lama yeshe said he felt there was a need for a work that would introduce buddhist tantra to the west in a non technical, easytounderstand way. Have you received the reading transmission of yeshe lama or permission to study yeshe lama from a qualified lineage holder without the satisfactory completion of all the above questions, shambhala is not authorized by the translators to sell this book, nor are we authorized to discuss or negotiate this issue with potential customers. The transformation of desire jonathan landaw, lama thubten yeshe. Books by thubten yeshe author of introduction to tantra. This new edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by philip glass and a new cover design, but leaves untouched lama yeshes excellent original text, edited by jonathan landaw.
The way you are doing your prayer has extensive benefits. Mar 04, 2014 this is the introduction to tantra book to get. Volume 2 includes teachings on a range of lamrim topics and excerpts from lamas commentary on the deity yoga practice of manjushri. Thubten yeshe 19351984 was a tibetan lama who, while exiled in nepal, cofounded kopan monastery 1969 and the foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition 1975.
Lama yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and selfdiscovery, with a vision of reality that is simple, clear, and relevant to 21stcentury life. He established the foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition fpmt, and was succeeded in leadership of that organization by his heartdisciple lama thubten zopa in 1984. Lama yeshe tells us that mahamudra is the universal reality of emptiness, of nonduality and its unique characteristic is its emphasis on meditation. Read more read less 2014 lama zopa rinpoche p2016 audible, inc. And if you like this one and want to go into a more in depth book on buddhist tantra, lama yeshes book, the bliss of inner fire, is a perfect follow up to this book to go into the practical depths of buddhist tantric vajrayana practice, another that i. Lama thubten yeshe this ebook is the second volume in a series which collates teachings given by lama yeshe in the 1970s and 1980s. I teach tantra and this is the first book we read in the teacher certification course. Introduction to tantra book by thubten yeshe, jonathan. This talk is lamas introduction to this series and constitutes a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals of tantric practice. Included in the book the essence of tibetan buddhism, two talks on this oftenmisunderstood practice. This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the world of.
The three principal aspects of the path and an introduction to tantra ebook written by lama thubten yeshe. He fled the chinese oppression in 1959 and in the late 1960s, with his chief disciple, lama thubten zopa rinpoche, began teaching buddhism to westerners at their kopan monastery, kathmandu, nepal. Tantra recognizes that the powerful energy aroused by our. If you knew lama, you will be reminded of his wisdom and charisma.
Jun 10, 2005 introduction to tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. Introduction to tantra ebook by lama thubten yeshe. I know you want to practice the six yogas of naropa, the tummo explained by lama yeshe, but you need a highest yoga tantra initiation first. In 1980, in california, lama yeshe gave a commentary to the avalokiteshvara chenrezig yoga method. Recently, i discovered his bookssome very technical tantra. The essence of tibetan buddhism by lama thubten yeshe. The bliss of inner fire by thubten yeshe overdrive rakuten. The first one, the three principal aspects of the path, was given in france in 1982, during an sponsored tour of europe by his holiness the dalai lama. Lama yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and selfdiscovery, with a vision of reality that is simple, clear, and extremely relevant to 21stcentury life. Smashwords the essence of tibetan buddhism a book by lama. The lama yeshe wisdom archive lywa is the collected works of lama thubten yeshe and kyabje lama thubten zopa rinpoche. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It dispels many of the myths and misunderstandings on the subject and sets out a path for the student to follow in gaining a clear grasp of this esoteric aspect of buddhism.
Lama yeshe was born near the tibetan town of tolung dechen, but was sent. The archive was founded in 1996 by lama zopa rinpoche, its spiritual director, to make. Becoming vajrasattva is a complete guide to this purification practice, providing instruction on the method, commentary on the traditional texts, and. In the classic bestseller, introduction to tantra, lama yeshe offered a profound and wonderfully clear glimpse into the sophisticated practices of tibetan buddhist tantra. Introduction to tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. This new edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by philip glass and a new cover design, but leaves untouched lama yeshes. Mahamudra book by lama yeshe official publisher page. Im grateful tia book is available and lama yeshe s messages are easily understood in the way its written for westerners. The essence of tibetan buddhism by lama thubten yeshe consists of three teachings. Introduction to tantra audiobook lama thubten yeshe.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Introduction to tantra by lama yeshe, 9781614291558, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Tantra recognizes that the powerful energy aroused by our desire is an indispensable resource for the spiritual path. This new edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by philip glass and a new cover design, but leaves untouched lama yeshe s excellent original text, edited by jonathan landaw. Most perform the guru puja in fulfillment of this r. Yoga, tantra and meditation by janakananda saraswati and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The best introductory work on tibetan buddhist tantra available today. Buy thubten yeshe ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Lama yeshe had a rare gift to take difficult concepts, present them logically and concisely, in a way that brings the essence of tantra to life. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe. During his holiness the dalai lama s 1982 teachings at institut vajra yogini, france, lama yeshe was. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lama yeshe books online. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the essence of tibetan buddhism.
This new edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by philip glass and a new cover design, but leaves untouched lama yeshes excellent original text, edited by. The transformation of desire by lama yeshe 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The three principal aspects of the path lama yeshe, part. Although, my many years of dharma training is in theravadin buddhism, especially the practice of vipassana meditation, i found his teaching once again to be of great valueso direct, so clear. The three principal aspects of the path and an introduction to. Recently, i discovered his books some very technical tantra.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Introductie in tantra 1e druk is een boek van lama thubten yeshe uitgegeven bij uitgeverij maitreya. And if you like this one and want to go into a more in depth book on buddhist tantra, lama yeshes book, the bliss of inner fire, is a perfect follow up to this book to go into the practical depths of buddhist tantric vajrayana practice, another that i just read for a second time after over a decade. This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the world of advanced practices for highest yoga tantra initiates in much the same way his earlier work opened up the world of tantra in general. The bliss of inner fire book by thubten yeshe, thubten. This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the world of advanced practices for highest yoga tantra initiates in much the same way his. Anyone interested in buddhist tantra should read this. This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the world. To purchase or own a copy of yeshe lama you must have received the rig pai tsal wang empowerment into the dynamic energy of awareness and the reading transmission of yeshe lama from a qualified lineage holder, or have received the rig pai tsal wang from another dzogchen text along with permission to study yeshe lama from a qualified lineage holder.
He followed the gelug tradition, and was considered unconventional in his teaching style. The three principal aspects of the path and an introduction to tantra by lama thubten yeshe and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lama thubten yeshe 19351984 was born in tibet and educated at the great sera monastic university. Yeshe, lama thubten, landaw, jonathan, glass, philip. Jul 12, 2010 the essence of tibetan buddhism by lama yeshe the second teaching, an introduction to tantra, also in two parts, was given at grizzly lodge, california, in 1980. Universal love the yoga method of buddha maitreya, an. Nov 24, 2010 by pulling together some of lama yeshes introductory teachings on buddhism, meditation, compassion and emptiness, and combining them with the definitive explanation of tantra, this one valuable volume will inspire to go more deeply into the yoga method of buddha maitreyaa tantric practice. These teachings are included in lama yeshe s book the essence of tibetan buddhism. Introduction to tantra audiobook by lama thubten yeshe. This practice, the six yogas of naropa, can only be read and studied if you have received a great initiation, which means an initiation that has vase initiation, secret initiation, wisdom initiation and. These teachings are included in lama yeshes book the essence of tibetan buddhism.