Book 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 Ch
Book Details
| Book Name | In The Presence Of Masters: Wisdom From 30 Contemporary Tibetan Buddhist Teachers |
| Author | Reginald A. Ray, Reginald A. Ray |
| Publisher | Shambhala Publications (06/2004) |
| ISBN | 9781570628498 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 909 |
