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by Gampopa (Author), Khenpo Konchog Gyaltsen Rinpoche (Translator)
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A masterwork of Tibetan Buddhism--providing the complete foundation for study and practice--from beginning to Buddhahood. Includes teachings on Buddha-nature, finding the spiritual master, impermanence, karma, cultivation of bodhicitta, development of the six perfections, the ten bodhisattva bhumis, Buddhahood, and the activities of the Buddha.

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Tibetan

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  • Paperback: 520 pages
  • Publisher: Snow Lion Publications (June 25, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1559390921
  • ISBN-13: 978-1559390927
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A complete foundation for Buddhist study and practice, November 15, 2004
From the back cover: "This is a masterwork of Tibetan Buddhism. For more than eight centuries, this text has provided a complete foundation for Buddhist study and practice."

"Dharma Lord Gampopa (1074-1153) was the principle student of Milarepa. He brought two systems of teachings together: Atisha's Kadampa tradition and Naropa's Mahamudra tradition.
His teachings were said to be clear `like the sun'. "The Jewel Ornament of Liberation" is considered to be the most significant of his many texts."

What I particularly like about this work is the typical, clear format of each chapter:
* summery of the topic in a few words;
* reflection on the relevance of the topic;
* clear definition of the topic;
* classification of the topic;
* characteristics of each classification;
* increase: the virtue of practising this topic;
* perfection: signs of having perfected practising this topic;
* result: results of the fruition of attaining perfection.

One could not wish for a clearer exposition, from beginning to end of each topic.

This classic is a must-own for anyone seriously interested in Tibetan Buddhism.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars For a full understanding of the path to attain buddhahood, April 18, 2004
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If you re interested in this book, I suggest you get it with a copy of Path to Buddhahood by Ringu Tulku, which is based chapter by chapter on Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation. If your only interested in getting one book & are new to buddhism, get the Path to Buddhahood first, It is more compact & puts the Jewel Ornament into our times & is still very concise. It will also generate extreme interest in the Jewel Ornament more (as well as buddhism itself) & your understanding of it will be much better.
The Jewel Ornament may be a little daunting to a newcomer, however, just to say simply, no one would be better to give you an understanding of Buddhism himself (other than an actual spiritual teacher, which the text gives you some practical advise on) than the Dharma Lord himself. Chapter by Chapter, if you, with diligence apply the given advise, will be able to follow down the path yourself Dont trust me though, have trust in the fact that actual Tibetan Lineages rely on this Lam Rim text themselves to teach & inspire there disciples. Do not doubt yourself either, this is the second step to attaining buddhahood, you already have the precious human form & all the other precious qualities, you have this life, this minute, you took the time to look here, you may never have another chance for a long long long time, get the book & you'll find out what Im talking about. You will soon realize how important it is for you (& all other beings)!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book when you know how to read it, February 8, 2008
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I tried to read Gunther's translation of Gampopa's classic, but was unable to relate to it. If it weren't for Ken McLeod's podcast of his Then And Now class (www.unfetteredmind.com/audio, then go to the Classes dropdown), this translation would fair no better with me. Ken's podcast classes are helping in my developing an experiential relationship with the subject matter. This book, although written in medieval Tibet, deals with the questions of human confusion and struggle that impact us today, and provide direction on freeing us of this confusion and struggle, especially when Ken's podcasts are used as a study guide.
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