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Mahamudra: A Commentary on the Mahamudra Text of the Third Karmapa

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The 3rd Karmapa's text on Mahamudra, the higest state of space and bliss, is given a fresh new perspective by Tibetan Master Lama Ole Nydhal. The comparison between the experience of higest wisdom and jumping out of a plane is just brillant. As with all of Ole's works the commentary turns you on to your own inner potential (Buddha Nature) rather than waste time with dry scholarly debate. Ole succedes where traditional masters falter and brings these timeless teachings to the western world. Read and enjoy.

A new fresh approach to a wonderful and inspiring text. The author explains the text in a way that western Dharma students can clearly grasp and try to apply in everyday situations in life. A book to be read again and again and the contents experienced for ones self.

These old verses are only prose for those who get no explanations; no one would compare them to Sheakespeare or Goethe. But if you get explanations for them, they are pure gold. But - and that's what many people don't see - the explanations must fit to our (Western) daily life. No one else like Ole Nydahl did that better. His background of over 25 years teaching this around the world show that those old words still have a meaning for us, can change our view to the world in a rather short time. It's fantastic how powerful he always points back to us. This is no book for a coffee break, but after reading (once or several times) something changed - inside you!

A very Clear and full of joy explanation of one of the most important Karma kagyupa text.

A rather superficial and amateurish attempt at commentary on a profound and classical text.