Chris's review
Chenrezig, Lord of Love: Principles and Methods of Deity Meditation
by Bokar Rinpoche
Chris's review
Chenrezig, Lord of Love: Principles and Methods of Deity Meditation by Bokar Rinpoche
Chris's review
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An excellent introduction to Cherezig as a figure in Buddhism, as well as a wonderful guide to the Chenrezig practice. Bokar Rinpoche's books are always very readable and accessible to Western readers, yet he never waters down Buddhism into new-age language, the way that many authors (even highly esteemed Tibetan Lamas) often do.
What I found most useful was the step by step walk through of the sadhana practice, and very detailed instructions for the visualization, as that is where I always find this practice a bit overwhelming. As well as giving clear directions, the author also makes beginners feel very comfortable, reminding you again and again that you don't have to visualize everything perfectly at first, and in fact clinging to a desire to perfectly meditate or harboring fear of imperfect visualization in fact defeats the act of meditation and visualization. I already knew that, but it always helps to be reminded of it by a renowned Lama.
I recommend this to anyone int...more
What I found most useful was the step by step walk through of the sadhana practice, and very detailed instructions for the visualization, as that is where I always find this practice a bit overwhelming. As well as giving clear directions, the author also makes beginners feel very comfortable, reminding you again and again that you don't have to visualize everything perfectly at first, and in fact clinging to a desire to perfectly meditate or harboring fear of imperfect visualization in fact defeats the act of meditation and visualization. I already knew that, but it always helps to be reminded of it by a renowned Lama.
I recommend this to anyone int...more
