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The essence of Nectar

Yeshe Tsöndru

Publié en 1979

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The Essence of Nectar, an extensive prayer written by Yeshe Tsondru, an incarnate Lama of the Gelug tradition, is a poetic supplement of the Great Exposition of the Graded Path written by the founder of the Gelug tradition , Je Tsong-K-pa. Such teachings were promulgated by Buddha Shakyamuni in the 5th century B.C. and subsequently transmitted through a succession of realized Indian and Tibetan masters. In this work, Yeshe Tsondru eloquently synthesizes tall the cogent points of the progressive meditations leading to the awakening of a Buddha: The complete eradication of suffering and the attainment of all wholesome spiritual qualities. In the process he draws examples from various facets of life in order that one may enrich one meditations on the Graded Path and easily apply the practices to the development of one thought and conduct. This English translation, completed under the supervision of Geshe Lobsang Tharchin, a master of Tsong Ka-pa tradition, bring out the beauty and poetic flavour of the original work. The comprehensive notes and glossary provide valuable information on the technical terms used and also reveal hidden points of the text, thereby making this synopsis of the complete path to Buddhahood open to many.

Language: English. Translator(s): Geshe Lobsang Tharchin & Benjamin & Deborah Alterman.
Copy 394 published in 2005.

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The Bodhisattva Vows

Inconnu

Publié en 2004

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The 18 Roots and 46 Branch Vows. Contents: - The Bodhisattva Vows - Verse for Restoring Bodhisattva Vows - Prayer to Generating Bodhichitta

Language: English. Subsection: PRACTICES.

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Steps on the Path to Enlightenment - A commentary on Tsongkhapa's Lamrim Chenmo - Volume 3

Geshe Lhundub Sopa

Publié en 2008

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Volume 3: the Way of the Bodhisattava. Geshe Lhundub Sopa's Steps on the Path to Enlightenment is a landmark commentary on what is perhaps the most elaborate and elegant Tibetan presentation of the Buddhist path, Tsongkhapa's monumental Lamrim Chenmo. In this third volume of five, readers are acquainted with the bodhisattva's path and the altruistic desire to make service to others the driving force of spiritual development. It begins with an explanation of what distinguishes the Mahayana practitioner from other Buddhists and goes on to describe the nature of bodhichitta. Geshe Sopa then provides a detailed commentary on the two methods to develop this awakening attitude: the techniques of sevenfold cause-and-effect and exchanging self and other. While bodhichitta's significance in Mahayana Buddhism is universally known, Geshe Sopa illustrates how bodhichitta can motivate a devoted practitioner toward complete enlightenment and how this is accomplished through the performance of the bodhisattva perfections. Whether engaged in a scholarly study or personal practice of the Lamrim Chenmo, Geshe Sopa's guiding voice leads readers to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the bodhisattva way.

Language: English.
Subsection: LAMRIM.

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Silent Mind Holy Mind

Lama Yeshe

Publié en 1978

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Christmas considered from a Buddhist perspective by Lama Thubten Yeshe. Inspiring, thought-provoking. Includes an eight-verse mind-training section for eradicating the demon of the self-cherishing mind, illustrations, and a glossary. Lama Yeshe on the Spirit of Christmas: “True love does not depend on physical expression. You should realize this. True love is a feeling deep within you. It is not just a matter of wearing a smile on your face and looking happy. Rather, it arises from a heartfelt understanding of every other being’s suffering and radiates out to all of them indiscriminately. It does not favor a chosen few to the exclusion of everyone else. This is true love.” ― Thubten Yeshe, Silent Mind, Holy Mind.

Language: English.

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The essence of Tibetan Buddhism

Lama Yeshe

Publié en 2001

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The Three Principal Aspects of the Path and an Introduction to Tantra. “Meditation is not on the level of the object but on that of the subject— you are the business of your meditation.” “Bodhicitta is very practical, I tell you. It’s like medicine. The self-cherishing thought is like a nail or a sword in your heart; it always feels uncomfortable. With bodhicitta, from the moment you begin to open, you feel incredibly peaceful and you get tremendous pleasure and inexhaustible energy. Forget about enlightenment— as soon as you begin to open yourself to others, you gain tremendous pleasure and satisfaction. Working for others is very interesting; it’s an infinite activity. Your life becomes continuously rich and interesting.” “ Historically, Shakyamuni Buddha taught the four noble truths. To whose culture do the four noble truths belong? The essence of religion has nothing to do with any one particular country ’s culture. Compassion, love, reality—to whose culture do they belong? The people of any country, any nation, can implement the three principal aspects of the path, the four noble truths or the eightfold path. There ’s no contradiction at all.”

Language: English.

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Advice for Monks and Nuns

Lama Yeshe ; Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Publié en 2002

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In these talks, Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche explain the great benefits of practicing Dharma as an ordained person, how to keep the ordination pure, the purpose of the monastic community, how to live together as monks and nuns, and much more. The necessity for the lay community to support the Sangha is also made clear, and not only monks and nuns but lay practitioners, too, will gain much by reading this booklet.

Language: English.
Copy n° 652 published in 1998.

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La pratique de Vajrasattva

Lama Zopa Rinpoché

Publié en 2002

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Une courte méditation de Vajrasattva : purification avec les quatres pouvoirs d'opposition.

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A Daily Meditation Practice

Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Publié en 1997

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How to Meditate on the Graded Path to Enlightenment.

Language: English.

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Chenrezig Group Retreat - Nyungne

Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Publié en 1979

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Chenrezig Group Retreat - Nyungne in the Lawudo Gompa.

Language: English.

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How to be Happy

Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Publié en 2008

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In How to Be Happy, Lama Zopa Rinpoche helps us find our good heart, the heart that rejoices in the happiness of others. How to transform problems into happiness, how to find compassion for our enemies, how to treat ourselves with kindness; it is on these persistent and universal challenges that Lama Zopa offers his wise and warm teachings. Including three wonderfully rich and evocative guided meditations, How to Be Happy works with the reader to show that happiness in this present moment is dependent on the wisdom of a truly open and generous heart. Anyone looking for advice on how to be happy - truly, meaningfully happy - will find Lama Zopa Rinpoche to be a trustworthy and skillful guide. He is a tireless teacher of methods that work for us when all is well, and also when life's troubles, big and small, seem unmanageable.

Language: English.

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Teachings from the Medicine Buddha Retreat

Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Publié en 2009

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Because bodhisattvas have unbelievable merit, they can understand the limitless skies of benefit and qualities that Medicine Buddha has. The fortunate one who has good karma and much merit and the one who has miraculous psychic powers is able to believe in this, and they should cherish this Medicine Buddha practice. The devas of the white side will be very happy with any sentient being who reveals this Medicine Buddha practice to other sentient beings or talks about the qualities of Medicine Buddha. Those devas will protect and guide any sentient being who spreads the Medicine Buddha practice.” —Shakyamuni Buddha

Language: English.

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Making Life Meaningful

Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Publié en 2008

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It is extremely important for us to know how best to lead our daily lives. This depends upon our knowing what is a spiritual action and what is not, the difference between what is Dharma and what is not Dharma. The benefits of having this knowledge are incredible, infinite.- Lama Zopa RinpocheThis could be the most important book you ever read. In it, Lama Zopa Rinpoche gives us the answer to the perennial question of how to integrate Dharma with our daily lives - not only Dharma, but the best Dharma, bodhicitta: the determination to attain enlightenment for the sake of all sentient beings. It contains a public talk explaining the purpose of life in general and the practice of guru devotion, a wide array of techniques for transforming ordinary actions into causes for enlightenment and advice on establishing a daily practice. By putting these precious teachings into practice, beginners and advanced students alike will truly be able to make the lives highly meaningful.This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings freely available in so many ways, including in our website for instant reading, listening or downloading, and as printed, audio, digital and multimedia books. Our website offers immediate access to thousands of pages of teachings and hundreds of audio recordings by some of the greatest lamas of our time. Our photo galleries and our ever-popular free books are also accessible there. Please help us increase our efforts to spread the Dharma for the happiness and benefit of all beings. You can find out more about becoming a supporter of the Archive and see all we have to offer by visiting LamaYeshe.com. Thank you!

Language: English.

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