14. Karmapa and Jamgon Kongtrul : Chöd - Practice Manual and Commentary

This splendid resource for Chöd practitioners contains the Chöd sadhana written by the Fourteenth Karmapa. This daily practice text is given in three versions: Tibetan, a phonetic rendering of the Tibetan, and English translation. Jamgön Kongtrül's commentary on the sadhana supplies necessary amplification and clarification; it is given both in English and Tibetan. An important feature of the commentary is the inclusion of illustrations for the different stages of visualization discussed within the commentary. All in all, this is an essential practice tool and reference guide for the serious Chod practitioner.

"Here, the Fourteenth Karmapa's Chöd sadhana...is combined with various lineage charts and many helpful illustrations of specific visualizations employed during Chöd practice...the translation is elegant and readable."--Mandala Magazine

"...classic and essential manual for students, theologians, and practitioners of Chod."--Wisconsin Bookwatch

The Fourteenth Karmapa, Thekchok Dorje (1798-1868) was born in eastern Tibet. He was an accomplished scholar and poet. He was a principal teacher to Jamgon Kongtrul Lodo Taye and many other important lamas.

Jamgön Kongtrül Lodö Tayé (1813-1899) was a pivotal figure in eastern Tibet's nonsectarian movement and one of the most outstanding writers and teachers of his time. His monumental Treasury of Knowledge presents a complete account o f the major lines of thought and practice that comprise Tibetan Buddhism.


SNOW LION
04/23/2007
PAGES: 144
SIZE: 6 X 9
ISBN: 9781559392679