{"product_id":"mahasiddha-practice-from-mitrayogin-and-other-masters-volume-16-the-treasury-of-precious-instructions-hardcover","title":"Mahasiddha Practice: From Mitrayogin and Other Masters, Volume 16 (the Treasury of Precious Instructions) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePadmakara Translation Group\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this volume of The Treasury of Precious Instructions, Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Taye compiles teachings and practices by and about the renowned Indian Buddhist masters known as mahāsiddhas, recognized in all eight practice lineages of Tibetan Buddhism.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Treasury of Precious Instructions\u003c\/i\u003e by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Taye, one of Tibet's greatest Buddhist masters, is a shining jewel of Tibetan literature, presenting essential teachings from the entire spectrum of practice lineages that existed in Tibet. In its eighteen volumes, Kongtrul brings together some of the most important texts on key topics of Buddhist thought and practice while also authoring significant new sections of his own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume presents a selection of teachings and practices centered on the mahāsiddhas, Indian masters of tantric Buddhism, some of whom were of vital importance in transmitting the Vajrayāna teachings to Tibet. The mahāsiddha Mitrayogin, whose work forms the majority of this volume, visited Tibet in the late twelfth century. His ritual texts and instructions are translated from Tibetan, including sādhanas, empowerments, guru yogas, authorization rituals for protector deities, and detailed compositions on Mahāmudra practice, or resting in the nature of mind. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to instructions given by mahāsiddhas, this volume includes ritual practices to visualize them and transmit their blessings, including a devotional text composed by Jamgön Kongtrul himself. This translation, which may be engaged as a practice manual, preserves ancient teachings significant to the literature and history of world religions.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJamgon Kongtrul\u003c\/b\u003e was a versatile and prolific scholar. He has been characterized as a Tibetan Leonardo because of his significant contributions to religion, education, medicine, and politics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Padmakara Translation Group, \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ebased in France, has a distinguished reputation for its translations of Tibetan texts and teachings. Its work has been published in several languages and renowned for its clear and accurate literary style.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 752\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.7 x 9.1 x 6.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767764091168,"sku":"9781611808933","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9c17f35ef93960751ee06481ae50199c.webp?v=1780316877","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mahasiddha-practice-from-mitrayogin-and-other-masters-volume-16-the-treasury-of-precious-instructions-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}