- Hardcover: 416 pages
- Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc; New edition edition (29 Feb 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1570624917
- ISBN-13: 978-1570624919
- Product Dimensions: 15.9 x 3.4 x 24.2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,196,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The tradition of composing spontaneous songs that express spiritual understanding has existed in Tibet for centuries. Over one hundred of these profound songs are found in this collection of the work of some of the greatest teachers of the Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. With their vivid imagery and deep insight, the songs in this book communicate in a very direct way profound and timeless insight. The Rain of Wisdom is read aloud in its entirety by Tibetan Buddhists every year on the New Year. It has been reprinted in cloth in response to demand by Buddhist practitioners.
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Those who have been my mothers, all sentient beings, limitless as space, supplicate the guru who is the precious buddha. Read the first page
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Songs of Realisation
16 Aug 2000
Format:Hardcover
This book contains translations of the songs of realisation of the master of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, including the Karmapas. The collection is traditional and is usually chanted by the monks and nuns once a year in Kagyu-monasteries. As such, the songs have an important place in the spiritual literary tradition of Tibet. The songs are beautiful and very inspiring, usually stressing the importance of a spiritual teacher (guru) and the actual practice of meditation.
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Best butter churned from the milk ocean of Dharma
12 Feb 2009
Format:Hardcover
As said by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in Foreword: "Students are also advised to read this book for instructions when their life is filled with disruption and uncertainty and neurosis. Even reading only one passage is better than going to a psychiatrist or taking a dose of aspirin. This is not a myth."
The more I read, the deeper I am touched. The poems are so powerful and helpful for their genuineness! My deepestappreciation to all Kagyu forefathers as well as Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and his translation committee!
The more I read, the deeper I am touched. The poems are so powerful and helpful for their genuineness! My deepestappreciation to all Kagyu forefathers as well as Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and his translation committee!
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