Mahamudra Tantra: The Supreme Heart Jewel Nectar

by Kelsang Gyatso

Mahamudra is the union of the most subtle mind that experiences great bliss and realizes ultimate truth - the way things actually exist. From his practical experience, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso explains how to prepare our mind for Mahamudra meditation, how to remove obstacles to successful practice, and how we can experience progressively subtler states of mind. By explaining how to uncover and purify the deepest level of our mind and to use this very subtle blissful mind to meditate on ultimate truth, he shows how we can destroy all our negative minds at their very root and quickly reach the state of full enlightenment.

Genres: Buddhism, Spirituality, Religion

294 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2005

About the author

*'Geshe' is a Tibetan Buddhist academic degree for monks and nuns.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche is a fully accomplished meditation Master and internationally renowned Teacher of Buddhism who has pioneered the introduction of modern Buddhism into contemporary society. Presenting Buddha’s teachings in a way that is relevant and suitable for modern people with busy lives, he shows how these teachings can be used by anyone, Buddhist or non-Buddhist, to solve problems, improve relationships and eventually attain a deep and lasting inner peace and happiness.

He has also created all the conditions necessary to support the study and practice of Buddhism in modern society: writing 22 highly acclaimed books that perfectly transmit the ancient wisdom of Buddha; establishing over 1,200 Kadampa Buddhist centers and groups throughout the world; developing modern study programmes; training qualified Teachers; and establishing local, national and international courses, festivals and retreats. Through all these and other activities Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche is giving new life to Buddhism, enabling people everywhere to discover inner peace and happiness through Buddha’s teachings, thereby bringing greater peace to a troubled world.

The term "Rinpoche," added to Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's name, is a Tibetan word that means "Precious One," and has been added as a mark of deepest respect.

To discover more about Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s compassionate vision and activities visit http://tharpa.com/us/benefit-all-worl....

Reviews

[David Steven Jacoby · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book leads you from the basic Buddhist philosophical exploration of the mind, further into Tantra beliefs about winds and channels connecting the mind to the body, and it ends with prayers and chants. So it’s well structured and clear, but I don’t believe any of the real Tantric stuff - the detailed anatomy of winds and channels, or the prayers to the god forms of Buddha’s emanations, which amount to deities and idol worship in my opinion.

[Natalia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Primer libro que me leo sobre el Tantra, muy interesante!

[Lulu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you for teaching and writing to share the dharma. Please stay for a long time, please teach for a long time so that everyone may hear the dharma.

A handy book to have nearby for my practice. Would not recommend to a beginner or someone without any knowledge of Buddhism.

[Donna Witkin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liked the book.

[Aminata]

that hes a good character