Way of Tibetan Buddhism [Paperback]

Lama Jampa Thaye (Author)

Book Description

Series: Way of | Publication Date: October 25, 2001

This comprehensive introduction contains all the information you need to gain an in-depth knowledge of Tibetan Buddhism, including what Tibetan Buddhims is and how it has developed, an insight into all the basic teachings including Indian, Tibetan and Western practice, the historical background to Buddhism and a summary of the major schools.

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About the Author

Lama Jampa Thaye (David Stott) is a lecturer in the Religions and Theology Department of Manchester University and a Vajrayona teacher in the Sakya and Kagyu Buddhist traditions, having studied under various masters for over three decades. The principle disciple of Karma Thinley Rinpoche, the Director of the Dechen Community in Europe, and author of a number of books including 'Garland of Gold'.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Thorsons (October 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0722540175
• ISBN-13: 978-0722540176
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,271,627 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 Absolutely outstanding !!!, March 27, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Way of Tibetan Buddhism (Paperback)

This book is so clear and precise... It is most certainly the best introduction to Buddhism I have ever read. It is very rare to find an exposition on the subject written by such a highly qualified author, which lacks any controversy. I would recommend it to anyone interested in the Buddhist tradition in general and in Tibetan Buddhism in particular. Much, much better than all the other items in this category!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on Buddhism I have read..., January 13, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Way of Tibetan Buddhism (Paperback)

Lama Jampa Thaye's book is scholarly, comprehensive and above all crystal clear. The author begins with a valuable history of Buddhism and it's journey from India to Tibet and then proceeds to examine the fundamental stages of the path to enlightenment in detail, starting with Refuge and dealing progressively with the Three Vehicles. The section on vajrayana dispels the fog of misinformation and inaccuracy that can confuse and bewilder the newcomer to this vast and profound subject and is particularly useful. A central theme of the book is the significance of the teacher in Tibetan Buddhism and the importance of receiving the teachings from an authentic lineage. The book finishes with a description of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism and a very helpful Question and Answer section. This is, in my opinion, the best introduction to Tibetan Buddhism available and is essential reading for anyone seriously interested in practicing the dharma.

5.0 out of 5 stars A concise introduction, February 9, 2007

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This review is from: Way of Tibetan Buddhism (Paperback)

This short book offers a concise introduction to the tenets of Buddhism in general and to Tibetan Buddhism in particular. Beginning with a brief outline of the life of the historical Buddha, English scholar and Tibetan mediatation practitioner Dr David Stott (writing here under his Buddhist name, Lama Jampa Thaye) leads the reader through the historical and philosophical development of Tibetan Buddhism.

Written in unpretentious, everyday English, Stott stays on topic and, except for a lengthy middle section readers already familiar with Buddhism might like to skip, presents in less than 150 pages a succinct outline of what makes Tibetan Buddhism unique as well as to what separates Tibetans in matters of Buddhist philosophy.

Tibetan terms are not overused and are explained as they are introduced. A glossary is provided but unfortunately a guide to pronunciation is not. Also available for your edification are the author's opinions on theism (you cannot practice Buddhism and be a Christian, Jew, Muslim or any other kind of theist), reincarnation (which he claims is the cornerstone of Buddhist philosophy and without which the entire system would collapse), and orthodoxy (anyone wishing to be a Buddhist must accept it whole, the complete 2500 year accretion of study, practice and tradition).

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