Introduction to tantra by thubten yeshe new edition of this perennial classic. Before he began the commentary, lama gave this wonderful subtitled explanation of the. Introduction to tantra, first published in 1987, republished by wisdom in 2001, and now reissued in 2014, has become a classic introduction to vajrayana buddhism. The transformation of desire book online at best prices in india on. The lama yeshe wisdom archive lywa is the collected works of lama thubten yeshe and kyabje lama thubten zopa rinpoche. These teachings are included in lama yeshe s book the essence of tibetan buddhism. Lama yeshes introduction to tantra did not actually appear until 1987. 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. Buy becoming your own therapist by lama yeshe isbn. These teachings are included in lama yeshes book the essence of tibetan buddhism. He is funny, straightforward, humble, and full of joy. But whatever you call ithell or the suffering realmsit is something that you enter by creating a world of neurotic fantasy and believing it to be real. Lama thubten yeshe author, jonathan landaw compiler, philip glass foreword. Introduction to tantra book by thubten yeshe, jonathan landaw.
This was an interesting book on buddhist tantra, tantraa i was a little lost by the end. Introduction to tantra the transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe pdf free. Introduction to tantra ebook by lama thubten yeshe. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read introduction to tantra. The archive was founded in 1996 by lama zopa rinpoche, its spiritual director, to make. The transformation of desire revised by lama yeshe isbn. The transformation of desire enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Return to text 15 see the great treatise on the stages of the path to enlightenment.
The idea for this book arose as early as 1981, when lama yeshe said he felt there was a need for a work. The transformation of desire and read introduction to tantra. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This talk is lama s introduction to this series and constitutes a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals of tantric practice. And according to the tantric teachings of buddhism, this. Thubten yeshe quotes author of introduction to tantra. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
Return to text 14 see introduction to tantra, chapter 5, for a more detailed discussion. 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. Lama yeshe was one of the forefathers capable of translating tibetan. Lama thubten yeshe was a monastic teacher of tibetan buddhism most closely associated with the gelug school of the dalai lamas. The transformation of desire kindle edition by yeshe, thubten, landaw, jonathan, philip glass, jonathan landaw. He fled the chinese occupation of his country in 1959. Two hours away by horse was the chime lung gompa, home for about 100 nuns of the gelug tradition. Yeshe, lama thubten, landaw, jonathan, glass, philip. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. Anyone interested in buddhist tantra should read this. Lama yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and selfdiscovery.
Read introduction to tantra by thubten yeshe,philip glass for free with a 30 day free trial. Also included is an entire section of complete retreat instructions indispensable reading material for anyone undertaking a retreat in the tibetan tradition. There is no miserable place waiting for you, no hell realm, sitting and waiting like alaskawaiting to turn you into ice cream. Relying on external factors for happiness can be a perilous but exciting. Becoming vajrasattva is a complete guide to this purification practice, providing instruction on the method, commentary on the traditional texts, and insight into tantra. Tantra illuminated takes the listener on a fascinating journey to the very heart of original tantra. Read introduction to tantra online by thubten yeshe and philip. Pdf introduction to tantra the transformation of desire by. Pdf tantric transformation download full pdf book download. In 1980, in california, lama yeshe gave a commentary to the avalokiteshvara chenrezig yoga method. According to buddhism, every human being has the potential to achieve profound and lasting happiness. He fled the chinese oppression in 1959 and in the late 1960s, with his chief disciples, lama thubten zopa rinpoche, began teaching buddhism to westerners at their kopan monastery, kathmandu, nepal. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading introduction to tantra.
Lama thubten yeshe 19351984 was born in tibet and educated at the great sera monastic university. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe. Lama yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and selfdiscovery, with a. Buddhism, mind and meditation lama yeshe download bok. In the late 1960s, with his chief disciple lama thubten zopa rinpoche, he began teaching buddhism to westerners at kopan monastery, kathmandu, nepal. Pdf introduction to tantra download full pdf book download.
Lama thubten yeshe, jonathan landaw editor, fajer alkaisi, audible studios. He fled the chinese oppression in 1959 and in the late 1960s, with his chief disciple, lama thubten zopa rinpoche, began teaching. Lama yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and self discovery. Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata, and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation, etc. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Lama thubten yeshe 193584 was born in tibet and educated at the great sera monastic university.
Introduction to tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. 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. The transformation of desire online books in format pdf. Since the wests discovery of tantra 100 years ago, there has been considerable fascination, speculation, and more than a little misinformation about this spiritual movement. The transformation of desire ebook written by thubten yeshe. Lama yeshe s teaching style was direct and useable.
Return to text 16 the neutron bomb, which no longer exists, was a small thermonuclear weapon designed to harm mainly biological tissue. Lama yeshe gave this talk at istituto lama tzong khapa in pomaia italy in october 1982, during his holiness the dalai lamas tour through europe. The heart of tantric sex audiobook by diana richardson. 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. Recently updated this dvd forms a companion to the second half of our free book the essence of tibetan buddhism. The transformation of desire, by lama thubten yeshe. The essence of tibetan buddhism by lama thubten yeshe. This is a transformational book and a book i am often recommending to friends who are interested in buddhism and in tantra. Introduction to tantra, with its foreword by philip glass, deserves to. Introduction to tantra by lama yeshe, 9781614291558, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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