
The Treasury of Knowledge: Book Eight, Part Four
Esoteric Instructions
Jamgon Kongtrul(Author)
Snow Lion Publications (Publisher)
Published on 1. March 2008
Book
Hardback
528 pages
978-1-55939-284-6 (ISBN)
Description
In Tibetan religious literature, Jamgön Kongtrül's Treasury of Knowledge in ten books stands out as a unique, encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of Buddhist teachings as it was preserved in Tibet. Tibetan Buddhist teachers expected their students to study Buddhist philosophical texts as well as practice reflection and meditation; present-day students have also realized that awakening has its source in study as well as in reflection and practice. This volume, Esoteric Instructions, deals with meditation—specifically tantric meditation. Esoteric Instructions is a collection of intimate records of personal teachings by masters that simplify tantric meditations by providing pertinent examples and very personal and helpful hints to disciples based on the master's own experience. Although originally oral in nature, they have been codified and passed down through specific lineages from teacher to student.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Ithaca
United States
Publishing group
Shambhala Publications Inc
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paper over boards
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 46 mm
Weight
889 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55939-284-6 (9781559392846)
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Persons
Jamgön Kongtrül (1813–1899) was a versatile and prolific scholar. He has been characterized as a "Tibetan Leonardo" because of his significant contributions to religion, education, medicine, and politics.