Yoga of Tibet: The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra 2 and 3 (Wisdom of Tibet, 4) [Hardcover]

Tsong-Ka-Pa (Author), Jeffrey Hopkins (Author), Tson-Kha-Pa Blo-Bzan-Grags-Pa (Author)

Book Description

Series: Wisdom of Tibet, 4 | Publication Date: June 1981

Yoga of Tibet describes the profound process of meditation in Action and Performance Tantra. It is an invaluable book for anyone who is practising or interested in Buddhist tantra. It consists of three parts: Heart of Mantra by the Dalai Lama is a lucid exposition of the meditative rites of of deity yoga-the distinctly tantric process in which yogis visualize themselves in the form of a Buddha's divine body as a manifestation of compassionate wisdom. The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra part 2 & 3 by Tsong-ka-pa, details the practices of Action and Performance Tantra. Special deity yoga techniques for the development of the heart, mind and physical form of a Buddha are presented in a coherent series of yogic exercises. The Mudras (hand gestures) that accompany the meditations are clearly illustrated. A Supplement by Jeffrey Hopkins outlines in detail the structure of Action Tantra practices as well as the need for development of special yogic powers.

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Text: English, Tibetan (translation)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Unwin Hyman (June 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0042941180
• ISBN-13: 978-0042941189
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,047,927 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Action Tantra by the master, April 5, 2006

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This review is from: The Yoga of Tibet (The wisdom of Tibet series) (Paperback)

It is not clear from the title exactly what this book teaches. In fact it is a comprehensive manual for the Action & Performance Tantra systems, with which many are already familiar from practicing the sadhanas of Tara, Manjushri, Avalokiteshvara/Chenrezig, etc.