Way of Tibetan Buddhism [Paperback]

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.

'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

Lama Jampa Thaye (David Stott) is a lecturer in the Religions and Theology Department of Manchester University and a Vajrayona teacher in the Sakya and Kagyu Buddhist traditions, having studied under various masters for over three decades. The principle disciple of Karma Thinley Rinpoche, the Director of the Dechen Community in Europe, and author of a number of books including ‘Garland of Gold’.