Tsele Natsok Rangdrol : Mirror of Mindfulness [New Edition] And the Final Words

EAN : 9789627341659

Cover : Paperback

Pages : 160

Size : 216 x 140mm

Publisher : Rangjung Yeshe Publications

Published : 2010

Category : Death and Dying 

Category 2 : Tibetan Buddhism: General

 

Synopsis:

New edition. A classic in Tibetan literature containing instructions on how to deal with the cycle of four bardos and attain enlightenment. The basis for the "Bardo Guidebook" by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche and source material for Sogyal Rinpoche`s acclaimed "The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying", this book presents unique advice for overcoming the fear of death and dying.

 

The Mirror of Mindfulness is a commentary on the four bardos, or intermediate states - the natural bardo of this life, the painful bardo of dying, the luminous bardo of dharmata, and the karmic bardo of becoming.

 

"Bardo teachings may sound very fascinating and colourful, but the vital point is one`s individual practice right now. Why have medicine when sick, if one doesn`t use it? Without training, our studies become mere intellectual understanding. If study were sufficient, we could simply lean back and read a book about Dzogchen. In fact, there is no way around actual training. The whole reason for receiving bardo teachings has been traditionally described as that of "connecting a broken water pipe" - by training now, one will be able to continue the "flow" of practice through the bardo state to the following life. In the Dzogchen system bardo training is indispensable." Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.

 

"I considered that this explanation of the bardos would benefit everyone interested in the Dharma. The words are clear and easy to understand, and lengthy scholarly expositions are not emphasized. This text, easy to comprehend and containing all the key points and very direct instructions, results from following the oral advice of a qualified master." Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.