The Refuge Vow [Paperback]

Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (Author), Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche (Author), Thrangu Rinpoche (Author), Tsoknyi Rinpoche (Author), Patrul Rinpoche (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 14, 2005

The Refuge Vow: A Sourcebook is a compilation of commentaries and traditional text excerpts on the Buddhist Refuge Vow by various teachers including Chögyam Trungpa, Sakyong Mipham, Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Thrangu Rinpoche, among others. A valuable resource for both those preparing to take the vow, and for teachers of Buddhism.

"The purpose of taking refuge is to awaken from confusion and associate oneself with wakefulness. Taking refuge is a matter of commitment and acceptance and, at the same time, of openness and freedom. By taking the refuge vow we commit ourselves to freedom."
—Chögyam Trungpa

Product Details

• Paperback: 65 pages
• Publisher: Vajradhatu Publications (November 14, 2005)
• ISBN-10: 1550550217
• ISBN-13: 978-1550550214
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,199,539 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful and clear, April 25, 2010

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K. D. Schon "Devourer OF Words" (In Transit) - See all my reviews
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If you are considering taking refuge, this is a clear and inspiring little book. There are six short chapters in 65 pages, written by five different authors and taken from their own teachings. I found it very helpful and read it several times before taking refuge, and often refer to it. As for it being repetitive - well, the subject is the refuge vow, and perspective on the subject is given by five separate authors - I would think that repetition is a given - and a benefit - not a detriment.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Some good parts, July 12, 2009

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Voice Activated "-Kate" (Denver, Co USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Refuge Vow (Paperback)

Some great quotations but you have to search for that. I don't think the spoken work translates that well into writing--should have been a tape perhaps. Explanations not super clear or direct and have lots of repetition. I think this is a difficult concept to understand and could have been written for both sides of the brain in a less discursive way.
Needs one section for Buddha, one for Dharma and one for Sangha with quotations and editor explanation.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great teacher wrote a great book!, July 31, 2007

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Cat Smiles (western city) - See all my reviews

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One of the all time greats, so if you want refuge and "basic" items explained he is excellent.

I recommend the following teachers besides Trungpa:

Pema Chodron, Susuki Roshi, Chagdud Rinpoche; Katagiri Roshi, Reginald Ray . . . for starters!