Simple Tibetan Buddhism
Annellen M. Simpkins Ph. D.
Published on 11. April 2017
168 pages
978-1-4629-1826-3 (ISBN)
Description
What is Tantra?
Tantra techniques are very ancient and some form is found in many ancient cultures. The Sanskrit word tantra implies continuation, weaving together, but there is no real single definition. Tantra includes many sets of techniques, usually action-oriented, to weave together mind and body.
Simple Tibetan Buddhism: A Guide to Tantric Living offers:
- a concise introduction to the unique history and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism
- a clear explanation of how Tibetan Buddhism differs from Zen and other forms of Buddhism—and why it's so popular today
- simple exercises incorporating Tibetan Buddhist practices—incluing visualizations, deity yoga, mandalas, mantras, and the esoteric yet effective tantric methods
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Content
- Frontcover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- PART 1: TIBETAN BUDDHISM IN TIME
- 1: The Three Wheels of Buddhism: Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana
- 2: Buddhism Turns Toward Tibet
- 3: Spokes of the Wheel: The Four Tibetan Sects
- 4: Modern Voices
- PART II: TIBETAN BUDDHIST THEMES
- 5: Using Yoga and Tantra to Attain Enlightenmen
- 6: Mantra: The Sound of Enlightenment
- 7: Mandala: Higher Consciousness by Visualization
- 8: Dakini: Wisdom from our Feminine Side
- 9: Birth, Death, and In-between
- 10: Enlightenment Brings Wisdom and Compassion
- PART Ill: LIVING TIBETAN BUDDHISM
- 11: Meditating the Tantric Way
- 12: Entering Through Art
- 13: Martial Arts: Enlightened Patterns
- 14: Dialogue with Science
- 15: Wisdom Through Love
- 16:Transformation Through the Great Symbol
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
