Counsels from My Heart

by RINPOCHE, DUDJOM

• ISBN13: 9781570628443
• ISBN10: 1570628440
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-12-01
• Publisher: Shambhala

Summary

Counsels from My Heartis one of the few volumes of Dudjom Rinpoche's teachings ever translated and published. The book features timeless teachings presented in a style that is direct and sharp, bringing this great teacher, who was known for not mincing his words, vividly to life. Topics include: A brief history of Buddhism. A succinct description of the Three Jewels, the three central principles of Buddhism. A description of the notion of the self and how that notion leads to the cyclic state of suffering of all beings. A section introducing the concept of the bardo, or states of mind in between life and death. Many practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism have been waiting for this book-and they will not be disappointed.

Author Biography

Dudjom Rinpoche (1904–1987) was a highly influential Buddhist leader and teacher. After escaping from Tibet, he traveled and taught widely throughout southern Asia, the Far East, Europe, and North America. A person of legendary kindness and wisdom, he is highly regarded by thousands of Western practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche
Translator's Note	xi
Acknowledgments	xv
The Buddhadharma	1	(26)
The Essence of the Path	27	(4)
The Long Oral Lineage of the Nyingmapas	31	(16)
Practicing the Teachings without Sectarian Bias	47	(12)
An Introduction to the Bardo	59	(18)
Magical Nectar	77	(6)
Heart Jewel of the Fortunate	83	(6)
An Aspiration to the Great Perfection	89	(2)
The Life Story of Dudjom Rinpoche	91	(4)
Glossary	95	(12)
Notes	107