Spirit of Tibetan Buddhism, The
Buddhism e-böcker
Yale University Press
2016
EISBN 9780300221046
Cover page ; Halftitle page ; Title page ; Copyright page ; Dedication ; CONTENTS; CHAPTER ONE AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PRACTICE OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM; Buddhism in Tibet; The schools of Tibetan Buddhism; Reading the texts; CHAPTER TWO A CODE OF ETHICS The Ten Virtues; The ten virtues; Bringing Buddhism to Tibet; Virtues and vows; Reading the ten virtues; Sources for the translation; TRANSLATION A TEACHING ON THE TEN VIRTUES; CHAPTER THREE HOW TO LIVE Atiśa's Advice; The role of the teacher; Atiśa in Tibet; The Kadampas; Atiśa's advice; TRANSLATION ATIŚA'S ADVICE; Advice to Jangchub O.
Advice at YerpaCHAPTER FOUR TRAINING THE MIND Parting from the Four Attachments; The genre of mind-training; The practice of parting from the four attachments; TRANSLATION A KEY TO THE PROFOUND ESSENTIAL POINTS: A GUIDANCE MANUAL ON THE MIND-TRAINING OF PARTING FROM THE FOUR ATTACHMENTS; Parting from attachment to this life, your mind turns toward the dharma; Parting from attachment to sam sāra, you proceed along the dharma path; Parting from attachment to self-interest, confusion about the path is cleared away; Parting from attachment to the four extremes, confusion arises as wisdom.
CHAPTER FIVE THE NATURE OF THINGS Distinguishing the ViewDependence and emptiness; Madhyamaka in India; Seven arguments for non- self; The emptiness of dharmas; Madhyamaka in Tibet; The arguments of Distinguishing the View; TRANSLATION DISTINGUISHING THE VIEW: MOONLIGHT UPON THE ESSENTIAL POINTS OF THE SUPREME VEHICLE; 1. Identifying the student to whom reality is taught; 2. The state of reality; 3. Relating the above to the scriptures to inspire confidence; CHAPTER SIX THE PATH Introduction to the Tantras; The practice of vajrayāna; Vajrayāna in Tibet; Introducing the Tantras.
The fourfold aspirationVisualizing the pure realm; Invitation; Homage; Prayer to the sixteen elders; Offerings; Confession; Rejoicing; Request to teach; Prayer to remain; Dedication; Invocation; Dedication of merit; Prayer for auspiciousness; CHAPTER EIGHT THE LIFE OF A MASTER Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo; Biography in Tibetan Buddhism; The life of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo; Meditation and visions; TRANSLATION THE ESSENTIAL BIOGRAPHY OF JAMYANG KHYENTSE WANGPO; The outer biography; The inner biography; The secret biography; Praise for Jamgon Kongtrul; Conclusion; Previous lives.
TRANSLATION INTRODUCTION TO THE TANTRASThe essentials of the path; 1. Definition; 2. Subdivisions; The divisions of the path; 1. The basis for the divisions; 2. The significance of the divisions; 3. Identifying their number; 4. The significance of names; The characteristics of each division; 1. The definition of the vehicle of the perfections; 2. The definition of the secret mantra; CHAPTER SEVEN PRAYER Liturgy of the Sixteen Elders; Aspects of ritual; How the practice works; TRANSLATION A BRIEF LITURGY FOR THE WORSHIP OF THE SIXTEEN ELDERS; Refuge and the awakening mind.
"A leading writer and researcher on Tibet, Sam van Schaik offers an accessible and authoritative introduction to Tibetan Buddhism by examining its key texts, from its origins in the eighth century to teachings practiced across the world today. In addition to demonstrating its richness and historical importance, van Schaik's fresh translations of and introductions to each text provide a comprehensive overview of Tibetan Buddhism's most popular teachings and concepts--including rebirth, compassion, mindfulness, tantric deities, and the graduated path--and discusses how each is put into practice. The book unfolds chronologically, conveying a sense of this thousand-year-old tradition's progress and evolution. Under the spiritual leadership of the Dalai Lama, Tibetan Buddhism has an estimated ten to twenty million adherents worldwide. Written for those new to the topic, but also useful to seasoned Buddhist practitioners and students, this much-needed anthological introduction provides the deepest understanding of the key writings currently available."--Provided by publisher.
Advice at YerpaCHAPTER FOUR TRAINING THE MIND Parting from the Four Attachments; The genre of mind-training; The practice of parting from the four attachments; TRANSLATION A KEY TO THE PROFOUND ESSENTIAL POINTS: A GUIDANCE MANUAL ON THE MIND-TRAINING OF PARTING FROM THE FOUR ATTACHMENTS; Parting from attachment to this life, your mind turns toward the dharma; Parting from attachment to sam sāra, you proceed along the dharma path; Parting from attachment to self-interest, confusion about the path is cleared away; Parting from attachment to the four extremes, confusion arises as wisdom.
CHAPTER FIVE THE NATURE OF THINGS Distinguishing the ViewDependence and emptiness; Madhyamaka in India; Seven arguments for non- self; The emptiness of dharmas; Madhyamaka in Tibet; The arguments of Distinguishing the View; TRANSLATION DISTINGUISHING THE VIEW: MOONLIGHT UPON THE ESSENTIAL POINTS OF THE SUPREME VEHICLE; 1. Identifying the student to whom reality is taught; 2. The state of reality; 3. Relating the above to the scriptures to inspire confidence; CHAPTER SIX THE PATH Introduction to the Tantras; The practice of vajrayāna; Vajrayāna in Tibet; Introducing the Tantras.
The fourfold aspirationVisualizing the pure realm; Invitation; Homage; Prayer to the sixteen elders; Offerings; Confession; Rejoicing; Request to teach; Prayer to remain; Dedication; Invocation; Dedication of merit; Prayer for auspiciousness; CHAPTER EIGHT THE LIFE OF A MASTER Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo; Biography in Tibetan Buddhism; The life of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo; Meditation and visions; TRANSLATION THE ESSENTIAL BIOGRAPHY OF JAMYANG KHYENTSE WANGPO; The outer biography; The inner biography; The secret biography; Praise for Jamgon Kongtrul; Conclusion; Previous lives.
TRANSLATION INTRODUCTION TO THE TANTRASThe essentials of the path; 1. Definition; 2. Subdivisions; The divisions of the path; 1. The basis for the divisions; 2. The significance of the divisions; 3. Identifying their number; 4. The significance of names; The characteristics of each division; 1. The definition of the vehicle of the perfections; 2. The definition of the secret mantra; CHAPTER SEVEN PRAYER Liturgy of the Sixteen Elders; Aspects of ritual; How the practice works; TRANSLATION A BRIEF LITURGY FOR THE WORSHIP OF THE SIXTEEN ELDERS; Refuge and the awakening mind.
"A leading writer and researcher on Tibet, Sam van Schaik offers an accessible and authoritative introduction to Tibetan Buddhism by examining its key texts, from its origins in the eighth century to teachings practiced across the world today. In addition to demonstrating its richness and historical importance, van Schaik's fresh translations of and introductions to each text provide a comprehensive overview of Tibetan Buddhism's most popular teachings and concepts--including rebirth, compassion, mindfulness, tantric deities, and the graduated path--and discusses how each is put into practice. The book unfolds chronologically, conveying a sense of this thousand-year-old tradition's progress and evolution. Under the spiritual leadership of the Dalai Lama, Tibetan Buddhism has an estimated ten to twenty million adherents worldwide. Written for those new to the topic, but also useful to seasoned Buddhist practitioners and students, this much-needed anthological introduction provides the deepest understanding of the key writings currently available."--Provided by publisher.
