- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Thorsons; illustrated edition edition (5 Mar 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0722540175
- ISBN-13: 978-0722540176
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 374,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Following on from First Directions .. this new series provides a more in-depth, sophisticated introduction. An essential guide to the fastest growing spiritual practice in the West.
An increasing number of people in the West are seeking an authentic spirituality and becoming fascinated by Buddhism, and particularly the branch of Tibetan Buddhism.
Lama Jampa Thaye illuminates the basic teachings, and offers a clear and profound account of how to set about travelling the path to awakening. It places particular emphasis on the most subtle teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, the Vajrayana, and on the crucial master-servant relationship which lies at the heart of the genuine spiritual life.
The books traces the historical background to Buddhism, from its origins in India, through to its development in Tibet, and on into its impact on the West. It provides a summary of the major schools with their distinctive doctrines and spiritual techniques.
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'Be initiated into a new 'Way' of life'
Buddhism is now one of the fastest growing spiritual practices in the West. Tibetan Buddhism is a branch of Buddhism that places particular emphasis on the teacher-disciple relationship which lies at the heart of the spiritual life. This comprehensive introduction contains all the information you need to gain an in-depth knowledge of Tibetan Buddhism, including:
• what Tibetan Buddhism is and how it developed
• an insight into all the basic teachings including Indian, Tibetan and Western practice
• the historical background to Buddhism
• a summary of the major schools
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Informative and inspirational,
By A Customer
This review is from: Way of Tibetan Buddhism (Paperback)
This book is a clear guide to a complex subject and succeeds in being both informative and inspirational. It places the contemporary practice of Buddhism in its historical context and contains many facts of use to both beginners and those who already have a little knowledge. It alludes to the major teachings of the Tibetan schools whilst making it clear that in order to practise these it is necessary to study with a qualified teacher and that the printed word has its limitations. This standpoint obviously sets this book apart from those with a more "teach yourself " approach. Having said that, the question and answer section is broad ranging and addresses many points that are commonly raised by people interested in Buddhism, while the preceding chapter, "Tibetan Buddhism in the West" answers some of the questions that people are more reticent about asking. This book will be revisited many times by the careful reader.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best book on Buddhism I have read...,
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This review is from: Way of Tibetan Buddhism (Paperback)
Lama Jampa Thaye's book is scholarly, comprehensive and above all crystal clear. The author begins with a valuable history of Buddhism and it's journey from India to Tibet and then proceeds to examine the fundamental stages of the path to enlightenment in detail, starting with Refuge and dealing progressively with the Three Vehicles. The section on vajrayana dispels the fog of misinformation and inaccuracy that can confuse and bewilder the newcomer to this vast and profound subject and is particularly useful. A central theme of the book is the significance of the teacher in Tibetan Buddhism and the importance of receiving the teachings from an authentic lineage. The book finishes with a description of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism and a very helpful Question and Answer section. This is, in my opinion, the best introduction to Tibetan Buddhism available and is essential reading for anyone seriously interested in practicing the dharma.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A clear and straightforward introduction,
By A Customer
This review is from: Way of Tibetan Buddhism (Paperback)
This is the only introduction to Tibetan Buddhism I've read which avoids the speculation or downright mystification which most writers on Tibetan Buddhism seem to be unable to do without. The Buddhist path as practiced in Tibet by the four main schools is set out very clearly, and comes across as a logical extension of the teachings of Shakyamuni. The fundamentals are set out in a traditional fashion by Lama Jampa Thaye, with the minimum of interpretation. There is a refreshingly honest review of the adventures of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a question and answer chapter in which the teachings discussed in the earlier part of the book are addressed to Western concerns. Illuminating.
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