In the Presence of Masters Wisdom from 30 Contemporary Tibetan Buddhist Teachers

by RAY, REGINALD A.

• ISBN13: 9781570628498
• ISBN10: 1570628491
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-29
• Publisher: Shambhala

Summary

Thirty of the most creative, eloquent, and energetic Tibetan Buddhist teachers of Westerners in recent decades are featured in this collection of teachings that are certain to be highly treasured by all students of Buddhism. The contributors are masters who helped establish Buddhism in the West, founding centers in North America, Great Britain, Australia, and Europe; publishing books in English; and gaining recognition among Western Buddhists. Their teachings, drawn exclusively from the spoken word as given in talks and seminars, convey the directness and power for which the oral tradition is so valued in Buddhism. The book highlights the teachings of the practice lineages, the branch of Tibetan Buddhism that emphasizes meditation practice, personal experience, and spiritual realization. Selections are thematically organized, including topics such as the major approaches to the spiritual path, meditation and other practices, Buddhist ethics, tantric practice, and the role of the teacher. Includes the following teachers: Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche Chouml;gyam Trungpa Rinpoche Chouml;kyi Nyima Rinpoche Deshung Rinpoche Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Drubwang Tsoknyi Rinpoche Dudjom Rinpoche Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche The Dzogchen Pouml;nlop Rinpoche Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche Gen Lamrimpa The Third Jamgouml;n Kongtrul Rinpoche Kalu Rinpoche Venerable Khandro Rinpoche Khenpo Kouml;nchog Gyaltsen Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche Lama Lodouml; Lama Thubten Yeshe Rinpoche Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche Ringu Tulku Rinpoche Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Sogyal Rinpoche Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche Thinley Norbu Rinpoche Thrangu Rinpoche Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche Tulku Thondup Rinpoche Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Author Biography

Reginald A. Ray, PhD, is a faculty member at Naropa University and is President and Spiritual Director of the Dharma Ocean Foundation, which is dedicated to the practice, study, and preservation of the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa. He is also the author of many books, including Indestructible Truth and In the Presence of Masters.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	xiii
Part One Introduction	1	(32)
1 The Buddha: His Life, His Aspects, and His Legacy	3	(11)
2 The Three Vehicles	14	(8)
3 How to Study the Buddha's Legacy	22	(11)
Part Two Hinayana	33	(50)
4 The View of Hinayana	35	(16)
5 The Practice of Hinayana	51	(32)
Refuge in the Three Jewels	51	(9)
Meditation	60	(23)
Part Three Mahayana	83	(70)
6 The Great Vehicle	85	(17)
7 The View of Mahayana	102	(23)
Emptiness	102	(12)
Buddha-Nature	114	(11)
8 The Practice of Mahayana	125	(28)
Part Four Vajrayana	153	(80)
9 Tantric Perspectives	157	(8)
10 The Vajra Master	165	(18)
11 The Vajrayana Path	183	(30)
12 Making the Journey	213	(20)
Part Five Conclusion	233	(10)
13 Tibetan Buddhism in the West	235	(8)
Glossary	243	(16)
About the Teachers	259	(14)
Sources	273