Hidden Teachings of Tibet: An Explanation of the Terma Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (672 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 086171122X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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An Invaluable Work Lawrence E. Pintak The Hidden Teachings of Tibet serves as the core reference work for anyone interested in the terma, or hidden treasure, tradition of Tibet. Tulku Thondup, who has lived in the U.S. since 1980, provides a solid overview of the various types of treasures, how they are concealed and discovered, details on the so-called dakini script in which they are written, and insights into the tertons, or treasure discoverers, themselves. It is. Interesting for Buddhist fans rubincrystal This book is recommended for those who want to get more knowhow on tibet buddhism termas. This book is not for beginners. Treasure book westley burke C'est tres nifty. There may be something hidden in a rock near you. Don't bother looking for it unless you're a Dakini. Or married to one.
Among the most remarkable of these revelatory traditions is the terma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. In all religions, sacred texts and objects have appeared miraculously. Here Tulku Thondup tells the story of the terma treasure tradition initiated by Padmasambhava, the ninth-century saint who established Buddhism in Tibet.. Termas herald a fresh opportunity for the renewal of spiritual practice
He has been a visiting scholar at Harvard University, and currently resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts.. Tulku Thondup Rinpoche is the author of The Healing Power of the Mind
This is a lot of wisdom packed within its 300 pages" (Media Resources)"The tradition of terma should be of more than passing interest to Western students of the Tibetan Buddhist traditions: a great many of us practice at least some such teachings, and sometimes our practice is entirely based upon them. It is well-presented and illustrated, and is a title you will read more than once. Despite the proliferation of teachings derived from termas, however, there has been an almost total lack of information concerning the genr