Losing the Clouds, Gaining the Sky: Buddhism and the Natural Mind

by Doris Wolter (Editor)

By engaging deeply with the wisdom and practices of the Buddhist path, we are brought face to face with the true nature of our mind and reality. We are taken beyond our stories and opinions, our hopes and our fears, to the place of clarity and peace inherent within us all. The nature of mind is limitless, infinite like the sky, and when we recognize it, we awaken to profound compassion and insight.

This collection of thirty-one teachings, drawn primarily from the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism, provides a gateway into practice for those new to Buddhism and fresh access to timeless truths for longtime practitioners. Readers will appreciate the distinct voices and approaches of both renowned contemporary teachers and great masters of the recent past.

Includes contributions

Genres: Buddhism, Nonfiction

352 pages, Paperback

First published May 16, 2007

Reviews

[Mark Gelula · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent compilation of essays and talks written or given by Tibetan scholars, teachers and monks as well as Western scholars and teachers. It deals with the essential notions of Rigpa, or clear mind, a Dzgochen concept. It is a must read for anyone seriously studying Tibetan Buddhism, particularly Mahayana or Vajrayana