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Tantric Grounds and Paths: How to Enter, Progress On, and Complete the Vajrayana Path [Paperback]

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (Author)
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July 1, 1995

The mysteries of Tantra have engrossed countless meditators for centuries. Since the time of Buddha, these secrets have been passed down from accomplished master to disciple largely by word of mouth. Now drawing from his own experience and the works of Je Tsongkhapa and other great Tibetan Yogis, Geshe Kelsang clearly sets out all the stages of the four classes of Tantra, giving a full explanation of generation and completion stages. Tantra is revealed as the gateway to a blissful new world. The book represents a significant milestone in revealing these profound mysteries to the contemporary world.



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About the Author

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was ordained as a Buddhist monk in Tibet at the age of eight.
He is a fully accomplished meditation master, prolific author, and international teacher
who has lived in the West since 1977 and has founded over 1,100 Kadampa Buddhist
meditation centers and groups around the world. His 21 acclaimed books reveal the
entire Buddhist path to enlightenment, including Buddha’s Sutra and Tantra
teachings.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Tharpa Publications; 2nd edition (July 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0948006331
  • ISBN-13: 978-0948006333
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #301,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was ordained as a Buddhist monk in Tibet at the age of eight. He is a fully accomplished meditation master, prolific author, and international teacher who has lived in the West since 1977 and has founded over 1,200 Kadampa Buddhist meditation centers and branches around the world. His 20 acclaimed books reveal the entire Buddhist path to enlightenment, including Buddha's Sutra and Tantra teachings.

For more information on his books, audio, artwork, meditation supplies, and cards visit www.tharpa.com/us

For more information on his meditation centers across the US and around the world visit www.kadampa.org

For books in Spanish see www.amazon.com/author/gueshe_kelsang_gyatso

 

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35 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars clarity and purity, May 17, 2003
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For those who are studying and practicing Buddha's Tantric teachings this book explains everything. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso doesn't hold any information back. He is a very pure and qualified Tantric Master. His kindess and love for all living beings is shown through his clear and profound explanations.
This book has immeasurable benefits with many practices that can lead us to full enlightenment. Especially for those who have had Tantric empowerments and are able to rely fully on their Spritual Guide.
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29 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Overflowing with Information, January 28, 2005
This review is from: Tantric Grounds and Paths: How to Enter, Progress On, and Complete the Vajrayana Path (Paperback)
Most books spend the majority of the book telling you what they're going to write about and then in the last chapter throw in a few tidbits of useless information. From the first sentence of Tantric Grounds and Paths it is chock full of astounding information about true tantric practice. It's deep stuff and you really should try and find a teacher to guide along your path. A truly truly amazing book if you want to study Buddha's Secret Mantra teachings.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful wonderful wonderful, December 30, 2006
This review is from: Tantric Grounds and Paths: How to Enter, Progress On, and Complete the Vajrayana Path (Paperback)
I can clearly say that by reading this text I have found meaning in my life. Integrating a pure tantric practice while referring to this text has been invaluable. This text is for someone who is interested in understanding Buddha's intention for a quick path to enlightenment. It is a bit technical but it gets to the point.
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So that living beings might attain great liberation, or full enlightenment, Buddha revealed two paths: the common path and the uncommon path. Read the first page
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meaning clear light, gross generation stage, gross downfall, yogas with signs, subtle generation stage, indestructible wind, actual generation stage meditation, pure illusory body, ultimate example clear light, possessing degeneration, vajra recitation, yogic direct perceiver, three bodies into the path, throat channel wheel, yoga without signs, heart channel wheel, action mudra, indestructible drop, crown channel wheel, generating ourself, navel channel wheel, spontaneous great bliss, completion stage realizations, five branch winds, earth element wind
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Highest Yoga Tantra, Truth Body, Action Tantra, Spiritual Guide, Secret Mantra, Enjoyment Body, Pure Land, Union of No More Learning, Emanation Body, Performance Tantra, Vajrayana Mahamudra, Vajra Master, Buddha Vajradhara, Mother Tantra, Buddha Amitabha, Mahasiddha Dharmavajra, Deity of the Lotus, Guru Vajradhara, Perfection Vehicle, Possessing Exalted Awareness, Pure Dakini Land, Tantric Yogi
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