{"product_id":"fathoming-the-mind-inquiry-and-insight-in-dudjom-lingpas-vajra-essence-paperback","title":"Fathoming the Mind: Inquiry and Insight in Dudjom Lingpa's Vajra Essence - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eB. Alan Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDion Blundell\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eEva Natanya\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBestselling author B. Alan Wallace delivers the long-awaited followup to his \u003ci\u003eStilling the Mind: Shamatha Teachings from Dudjom Lingpa's Vajra Essence \u003c\/i\u003e(2011).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFathoming the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e continues the commentary to Dudjom Lingpa's \u003ci\u003eVajra Essence\u003c\/i\u003e that appeared in \u003ci\u003eStilling the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, daringly contextualizing Buddhist teachings on the Great Perfection as a revolutionary challenge to many contemporary beliefs. This companion volume stems from an oral commentary that B. Alan Wallace gave to the next section of the \u003ci\u003eVajra Essence\u003c\/i\u003e, on the cultivation of contemplative insight, or \u003ci\u003evipashyana\u003c\/i\u003e, that fathoms the nature of existence as a whole. Dudjom Lingpa's revelation consists of a fascinating dialogue that occurred during his pure vision of Samantabhadra, personification of primordial consciousness, manifesting as the youthful form of the Lake-born Vajra emanation of Padmasambhava, in dialogue with an entourage of bodhisattvas symbolizing various aspects of Dudjom Lingpa's mind. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In continuing to reflect on Dudjom Lingpa's writings and their relevance to the modern world, Wallace was inspired to elaborate extensively on his original commentary. This book includes introductory essays and an afterword, which explore how the insights discussed here might contribute to yet a new \"contemplative revolution,\" one that would be as far-reaching in its implications as the scientific revolutions triggered by the discoveries of Galileo, Darwin, and Einstein.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDynamic lecturer, progressive scholar, and one of the most prolific writers and translators of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, B. Alan Wallace continually seeks innovative ways to integrate Buddhist contemplative practices with Western science to advance the study of the mind. Dr. Wallace has taught Buddhist theory and meditation worldwide since 1976. Having devoted fourteen years to training as a Tibetan Buddhist monk, ordained by H. H. the Dalai Lama, he went on to earn an undergraduate degree in physics and the philosophy of science at Amherst College and a doctorate in religious studies at Stanford. He is the founder and president of the Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 09, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770656882976,"sku":"9781614293293","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a98c4bfc3a604f2856115d87df5dd6d9.webp?v=1780376569","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/fathoming-the-mind-inquiry-and-insight-in-dudjom-lingpas-vajra-essence-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}