Yeshe, lama thubten, landaw, jonathan, glass, philip. Many years ago i heard a dharma talk by lama yeshe. Recently, i discovered his bookssome very technical tantra. The idea for this book arose as early as 1981, when lama yeshe said he felt there. The heart of tantric sex audiobook by diana richardson.
When we eventually wake up from this dull, dreamlike state, we find that any pleasure we might have experienced has disappeared and all that is left is the dissatisfaction we started with. In the classic bestseller, introduction to tantra, lama yeshe offered a. If you want to get to know tantra you must read it, but as lama yeshe says, you cant learn tantra by reading alone you must do it. This book, written by lama yeshe and edited by jonathan landaw cowriter of buddhism for dummies is a beautifully clear exposition of tantra. The first one, the three principal aspects of the path, was given in france in 1982, during an sponsored tour of europe by his holiness the dalai lama. Introduction to tantra, with its foreword by philip glass, deserves to. The essence of tibetan buddhism by lama thubten yeshe consists of three teachings. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading introduction to tantra. Desire lama thubten yeshe introduction to tantra the transformation of desire lama thubten yeshe as recognized, adventure as with ease as experience practically lesson, amusement, as with ease as deal can be gotten by just checking out a book introduction to tantra the transformation of desire lama thubten yeshe also it is not directly done. Before he began the commentary, lama gave this wonderful subtitled explanation of the. The transformation of desire ebook written by thubten yeshe. Lama thubten yeshe author, jonathan landaw compiler, philip glass foreword year.
Lama thubten yeshe 19351984 was born in tibet and educated at the great sera monastic university. The best introductory work on tibetan buddhist tantra available today. Would you consider the audio edition of tantra illuminated. Resources the art of ecstatic love tantra workshops. Yeshe, lama thubten, glass, philip, landaw, jonathan. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. Introduction to tantra the transformation of desire book. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Simon and schusternew edition of this perennial classic. Introduction to tantra book the indianapolis public.
These teachings are included in lama yeshes book the essence of tibetan buddhism. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Lama thubten yeshe was a monastic teacher of tibetan buddhism most closely associated with the gelug school of the dalai lamas. And according to the tantric teachings of buddhism, this. Transformation of desire lama thubten yeshe vibes lonely. In 1980, in california, lama yeshe gave a commentary to the avalokiteshvara chenrezig yoga method. Renouncing the sense pleasures of the desire realm and looking for something. Read introduction to tantra by thubten yeshe, philip glass for free with a 30 day free trial. The transformation of desire has 1 available pdf the man who smiled. The essence of tibetan buddhism, an ebook by lama yeshe. This new edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by philip glass and a new cover design, but leaves untouched lama yeshes excellent original text, edited by jonathan landaw. And if you like this one and want to go into a more in depth book on buddhist tantra, lama yeshe s book, the bliss of inner fire, is a perfect follow up to this book to go into the practical depths of buddhist tantric vajrayana practice, another that i just read for a second time after over a decade. Introduction to tantra, first published in 1987, republished by wisdom in 2001, and now reissued in 2014, has become a classic introduction to vajrayana buddhism. In the classic bestseller, introduction to tantra, lama yeshe offered a profound and wonderfully clear glimpse into the sophisticated practices of tibetan buddhist tantra.
Introduction to tantra pdf epub download cause of you. Pdf introduction to tantra download full pdf book download. He fled the chinese oppression in 1959 and in the late 1960s, with his chief disciple, lama thubten zopa rinpoche, began teaching buddhism to westerners at their kopan monastery, kathmandu, nepal. Lama thubten yeshe, jonathan landaw editor, fajer alkaisi, audible studios. What practically reading introduction to tantra the transformation of desire lama thubten yeshe. January march 2010 lama yeshes wisdom by lama thubten yeshe how to meditate rightclick to download audio lama yeshe at istituto lama tzong khapa, 1982. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe we can almost say that under the spell of strong desire we sink into a type of unconsciousness. The essence of tibetan buddhism pdf ebook by lama thubten. Two hours away by horse was the chime lung gompa, home for about 100 nuns of the gelug tradition. Since the wests discovery of tantra 100 years ago, there has been considerable fascination, speculation, and more than a little misinformation about this spiritual movement. And according to the tantric teachings of buddhism, this remarkable transformation can be realized very quickly if we utilize all aspects of our human energy, especially the energy of our desires. This was an interesting book on buddhist tantra, tantraa i was a little lost by the end. Introduction to tantra book pima county public library. These comprise the first two lectures of a commentary on the chenrezig yoga.
This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the world. The transformation of desire book online at best prices in india on. He established the foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition fpmt, and was succeeded in leadership of that organization by his heartdisciple lama thubten zopa in 1984. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe the bliss of inner fire. Introduction to tantra transformation of desire pdf becoming vajrasattva. The transformation of desire kindle edition by yeshe, thubten, landaw, jonathan, philip glass, jonathan landaw. The following wisdom concludes this excerpt of lama yeshes introduction to tantra, transformation of desire there are vast differences between tantric. Lama yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and selfdiscovery, with a vision of reality that is simple, clear, and relevant to 21stcentury life. Recently updated this dvd forms a companion to the second half of our free book the essence of tibetan buddhism. A newly discovered photo from harry suttons personal collection. Introduction to tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. It dispels many of the myths and misunderstandings on the subject and sets out a path for the student to follow in gaining a clear grasp of this esoteric aspect of buddhism.
Tantra recognizes that the powerful energy aroused by our desire is an indispensable resource for the spiritual path. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe. This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the world of advanced practices for highest yoga tantra initiates in much the same way his earlier work opened up the world of tantra in general. Introduction to tantra the transformation of desire lama. According to buddhism, every human being has the potential to achieve profound and lasting happiness. Introduction to tantra by thubten yeshe and philip glass book. Relying on external factors for happiness can be a perilous but exciting. The archive was founded in 1996 by lama zopa rinpoche, its spiritual director, to make. This book is written in an engaging style which is meant to. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion. Tantra and tantric sex as a pathway to love, sacred sex.
Lama yeshe was one of the forefathers capable of translating tibetan. The lama yeshe wisdom archive lywa is the collected works of lama thubten yeshe and kyabje lama thubten zopa rinpoche. The transformation of desire, by lama thubten yeshe. Lama yeshes introduction to tantra did not actually appear until 1987. Introduction to tantra ebook by lama thubten yeshe. While the many of the concepts of tantra are presented in other reputable works, there is something about lama yeshes presentation that carries a combination of depth and simplicity that. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Introduction to tantra transformation of desire pdf. Introduction to tantra the transformation of desire ebook by lama thubten. Shop amongst our popular books, including 12, introduction to tantra, the bliss of inner fire and more from thubten yeshe.
This talk is lamas introduction to this series and constitutes a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals of tantric practice. Ill add to that there is no tantric practice stop the practicing and start doing it. Bodhicitta is necessary for practising tantra as a prerequisite for the successful practice of tantra, the development of bodhicitta is absolutely necessary it has been said by all masters that to be properly qualified to practise tantra, we must possess a very strong bodhicitta motivation. Read introduction to tantra the transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe available from rakuten kobo. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The second teaching, an introduction to tantra, also in two parts, was given at grizzly lodge, california, in 1980.
The bliss of inner fire ebook by lama thubten yeshe. However, i would still get lama yeshes book as a roadmap or excellent short summary presented in a different style. The philosophy, history, and practice of a timeless. Perseus publishingaccording to buddhism, every human being has the potential to achieve profound and lasting happiness. Pdf the tantra experience download full pdf book download. Tantra illuminated takes the listener on a fascinating journey to the very heart of original tantra.
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