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A Concise Introduction To Tibetan Buddhism

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Indo-Tibetan philosophy and meditation theory expert John Powers presents A Concise Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, which distills his nearly six hundred-page classic "Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism" to a more accessible survey ideal for newcomers to the doctrines, practices, meditations and tantra of Tibetan Buddhism. A Concise Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism surveys the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism; walks the reader through basic Buddhist doctrines such as karma, rebirth, and dependent arising; explains the purpose and practice of tantra; and much more. A simple, solid, and highly accessible primer, distilling the most important creeds of Buddhism to their bare essentials.

The book is concise, but it's densely packed. It provides far more information than you customarily get in an introductory type text. It left me wanting to learn more about this fascinating aspect of Buddhism.

This is a good introductory piece for people curious about the message and practice of Tibetan Buddhism or Buddhism in general
for more depth on this subject pick up the unabridged version of this text "Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism".

I was interested in first looking at some techniques for relaxation and stress relief and everywhere I turned the material was tied into Buddhism. Knowing nothing of this religion I got this book to see why or how it ties to stress relief. The book clearly describes and details the basic elements of Buddhism and can help the novice grab the basic concepts of one of the oldest and special religions in this world. Without drowning you in some of the many complexities this book still is able to show you some of the depth (or heights in this case) one can attain in walking the Path. It did give me insight as to why the Buddist has the opportunity for a lower stress life among other life lessons lost on western culture. It has helped me understand some things that helped me lower my stress levels and relax. For me it has opened a door to something very special that I intend to explore further.

I have not completed all of this book, but what I have read of this is a very, direct and very detailed and also a book that is more than the average book on Buddhism. This book is for the advanced Buddhist student and if you have not had any experience reading other books on the subject and are just starting out on your journey, you may want to start with something a little more toned down and little easier reading. If you are more advanced, than this is perfect for you, you will be very happy in having a book that is up to your skill level and ready to teach you at a higher grade lever, so to speak and you will not be left wanting.