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Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire by [Yeshe, Lama, Philip Glass]

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Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire Kindle Edition

by Lama Yeshe (Author), Philip Glass (Author, Foreword), Jonathan Landaw (Editor, Compiler)

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What is tantra? Who is qualified to practice it? How should it be practiced? What are the results? According to Buddhism, every human being has the potential to achieve profound and lasting happiness. And according to the tantric teachings of Buddhism, this remarkable transformation can be realized very quickly if we utilize all aspects of our human energy - especially the energy of our desires.

Introduction to Tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. This new edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by Philip Glass and a new cover design, but leaves untouched Lama Yeshe's excellent original text, edited by Jonathan Landaw.

Tantra recognizes that the powerful energy aroused by our desire is an indispensable resource for the spiritual path. It is precisely because our lives are so inseparably linked with desire that we must make use of desire's tremendous energy not just for pleasure, but to transform our lives.

Lama Yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and self-discovery, with a vision of reality that is simple, clear, and extremely relevant to twenty-first century life.

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File Size: 1670 KB
Print Length: 181 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1614291551
Publisher: Wisdom Publications; Revised edition (June 10, 2005)
Publication Date: June 10, 2005
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0861711629
ISBN-13: 978-0861711628
ASIN: B003X27ORO
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jason greenberg

This is THE introduction to Tantra Book

September 27, 2017

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This is the introduction to tantra book to get. Lama Yeshe's teaching style was direct and useable. This is a transformational book and a book I am often recommending to friends who are interested in Buddhism and in Tantra. Anyone interested in Buddhist tantra should read this. I have just read it again 17 years after reading it my first time (a previous printing of course) and it was still helpful. And if you like this one and want to go into a more in depth book on Buddhist Tantra, Lama Yeshe's book, The Bliss of Inner Fire, is a perfect follow up to this book to go into the practical depths of Buddhist Tantric (Vajrayana) practice, another that I just read for a second time after over a decade.

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Although the book is written for westerners, it is ...

April 7, 2018

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Although the book is written for westerners, it is not the easiest reading. However if you read slowly enough, it offers really deep insights into tantric psychology and gives not only theoretical but also very practical knowledge. For sure it will affect your life.

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Perfect for beginners in Buddhism or Vajrayana!

January 30, 2018

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This book express in clear and not too much technical words the path of Tantra, giving the prerequisites (the 3 principal aspects of the path), a brief description of the process of death-bardo-rebirth and concise explanations of the generation and completion stages!

Of course this is not all there is to know about Tantra but it is perfect to begin!

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A must have for anyone interested in the Tantras

April 3, 2019

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I teach Tantra and this is the first book we read in the teacher certification course. Such a great introduction to traditional Tantra. I’m grateful tia book is available and Lama Yeshe’s messages are easily understood in the way it’s written for westerners.

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A companion to my meditation practice!

April 27, 2015

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I chose this book to compliment a Buddhist Fundamentals of Meditation Class I Have been taking for awhile. It is through these teachings that my practice grew. I came to understand more. as a result, I wanted to meditate even more.

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Great introduction to tibetan tantra

May 19, 2014

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This was my first introduction to Buddhist tantra, and it covered all the bases. Although it doesn't go into specific techniques in detail, which are beyond the scope of this book, it provides a good foundation. I enjoyed Lama Yeshes writing style.. It felt like we were having a conversation

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An Easy to read introductory text

November 3, 2015

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This is an easy to read explanation of Tantra for those who are new to it. The book clearly outlines the purpose of Tantra and why it is practiced. You won't find in-depth detail about the actual practices in this introductory text but it serves to provide an easy to understand background to the practices.

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Profundo y sencillo

August 13, 2018

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Extraordinario, claro y ameno

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