I had to pause it several times or listen again because it was so powerful. Learn the meaning of tantra, how tantra works, and why it is a powerful form of practice if done with the right foundation of understanding and practice. Lama yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and selfdiscovery, with a vision of reality that is simple, clear, and relevant to. Anyone interested in buddhist tantra should read this. The transformation of desire revised by lama yeshe isbn. Oct 30, 2015 recently updated this dvd forms a companion to the second half of our free book the essence of tibetan buddhism. Here, she has adapted tantra for modern western lovers in. I have read introduction to tantra and i agree it is a very good book, youve summarized it very well.
This new edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by philip glass and a new cover design, but leaves untouched lama yeshe s excellent original text, edited by jonathan landaw. This was an interesting book on buddhist tantra, tantraa i was a little lost by the end. Simply the best introductory text on traditional buddhist tantra. Before he began the commentary, lama gave this wonderful subtitled explanation of the. 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.
Sep 22, 2015 in this module, we will learn what buddhist tantra is, how it works, and some of the main elements of tantric practice. Mar 04, 2014 lama thubten yeshe 19351984 was born in tibet and educated at the great sera monastic university. Lama thubten yeshe was born in tibet in 1935 not far from lhasa in the town of tolung dechen. In the late 1960s, with his chief disciple lama thubten zopa rinpoche, he began teaching buddhism to westerners at kopan monastery, kathmandu, nepal. 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. The idea for this book arose as early as 1981, when lama yeshe said he felt there. Lama thubten yeshe was a monastic teacher of tibetan buddhism most closely associated with the gelug school of the dalai lamas. Robert thurman, jey tsong khapa chair in indotibetan buddhist studies at columbia university no one has summarized the essence of tantra as well as thubten yeshe. Introduction to tantra by thubten yeshe and philip glass book. These teachings are included in lama yeshes book the essence of tibetan buddhism. Nov 25, 1987 this book, written by lama yeshe and edited by jonathan landaw cowriter of buddhism for dummies is a beautifully clear exposition of tantra. Lama yeshes introduction to tantra did not actually appear until 1987. In this module, we will learn what buddhist tantra is, how it works, and some of the main elements of tantric practice. The essence of tibetan buddhism by lama thubten yeshe.
Lama yeshe s teaching style was direct and useable. 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. Lama yeshe was born near lhasa at tolung in 1935 and from the age of six attended sera je monastery, where he received an extensive spiritual and. Read introduction to tantra the transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe available from rakuten kobo. These teachings are included in lama yeshe s book the essence of tibetan buddhism. 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.
Becoming your own therapist and make your mind an ocean. Read introduction to tantra by thubten yeshe, philip glass for free with a 30 day free trial. Stay tuned ill include some clarifications on kundalini, the central channel, and sexuality in higher tantra in this weekends tantra tips smile, breathe right, and keep your tongue up. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The transformation of desire ebook written by thubten yeshe. The transformation of desire in pdf form, in that case you come on to the faithful site.
This talk is lama s introduction to this series and constitutes a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals of tantric practice. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe but upon closer reading, and in his hands, these teachings proved equally valuable. After many years of exploration, diana richardson found that the ancient practice of tantra, with its unique, intelligent approach to sex, had the effect of enhancing intimacy and deepening love. Oct 08, 2010 introduction to tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. Two hours away by horse was the chime lung gompa, home for about 100 nuns of the gelug tradition. Introduction to tantra, with its foreword by philip glass, deserves to.
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Lama yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and selfdiscovery, with a vision. Tantra recognizes that the powerful energy aroused by our desire is an indispensable resource for the spiritual path. Introduction to tantra book the indianapolis public. 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. Sep 03, 2010 it comprises the first two lectures of a commentary on the chenrezig yoga method taught by lama at the request of vajrapani institute, boulder creek. Introduction to tantra, lama yeshe offered a profound and wonderfully clear glimpse into the sophisticated practices of tibetan buddhist tantra.
Included in the book the essence of tibetan buddhism, two talks on this often misunderstood practice. Lama yeshe, the inspirational teacher who strongly influenced the development of buddhism in the west, found that the practice of vajrasattva brought dramatic results for his western students. Included in the book the essence of tibetan buddhism, two talks on this oftenmisunderstood practice. This present book, the last major teachings of this great lama, opens up the world.
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The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe. Lama yeshe was one of the forefathers capable of translating tibetan. Jul 12, 2010 at the age of six, he entered the great sera monastic university, lhasa, where he studied until 1959, when the chinese invasion of tibet forced him into exile in india. Of his books, this is the most accessible and famous.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read introduction to tantra. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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.
Lama yeshe continued to study and meditate in india until 1967, when, with his chief disciple, lama thubten zopa rinpoche, he went to nepal. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Books by thubten yeshe author of introduction to tantra. Becoming vajrasattva is a complete guide to this purification practice, providing instruction on the method, commentary on the traditional texts, and. Introduction to tantra by thubten yeshe overdrive rakuten. Thubten yeshe has 45 books on goodreads with 5508 ratings. Review introduction to tantra, with its foreword by philip glass, deserves to be widely distributedit will be very helpful to lots of people. This is a transformational book and a book i am often recommending to friends who are interested in buddhism and in tantra. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading introduction to tantra. 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. Introduction to tantra audiobook by lama thubten yeshe. Thubten yeshe s most popular book is introduction to tantra.
The experience of transformation lama yeshe wisdom archive. Introduction to tantra audiobook lama thubten yeshe. Get a broad overview of the distinction between sutra and tantra, the four classes of tantra and the meaning of deity yoga. Overall, this book just rubs me the inhroduction way. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The heart of tantric sex audiobook by diana richardson. Lama yeshe gave this talk at istituto lama tzong khapa in pomaia italy in october 1982, during his holiness the dalai lama s tour through europe. Smashwords the essence of tibetan buddhism a book by lama.
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