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Record Nr.

UNINA9910136841603321

Autore

Kangyur Rinpoche Longchen Yeshe Dorje

Titolo

Treasury of Precious Qualities : Vajrayana and the Great Perfection

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boston : , : Shambhala, , 2013

©2013

ISBN

9780834828575

083482857X

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (434 pages)

Collana

Treasury of Precious Qualities ; ; v.2

Altri autori (Persone)

LingpaJigmé

GroupThe Padmakara Translation

Disciplina

294.3420423

Soggetti

Rnying-ma-pa (Sect)

Buddhist philosophy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- Dedication -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword by Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche -- Translator’s Introduction -- Treasury of Precious Qualities by Jigme Lingpa -- Chapter 10. The Teachings of the Vidyādharas -- Chapter 11. The Ground of the Great Perfection -- Chapter 12. The Extraordinary Path of Practice of the Great Perfection -- Chapter 13. The Ultimate Result, the Kayas and Wisdoms -- The Quintessence of the Three Paths by Longchen Yeshe Dorje, Kangyur Rinpoche -- The Extraordinary Path of Beings of Great Scope The Hidden Teachings of the Path Expounded in the Vajrayana, the Vehicle of Secret Mantra and the Short Path of the Natural Great Perfection -- Chapter 10. The Teachings of the Vidyādharas --   1. The transmission lineages of the Vajrayana --   1. The main subject of the text --     2. The difference between the vehicles of sutra and of mantra (1–2) --     2. The classification of the tantras --       3. A general classification of the tantras into four classes (3) --       3. An explanation of the three classes of the outer tantras --         4. A general exposition (4) --         4. An exposition dealing specifically with the three classes of the outer tantras --           5. The difference between the Kriyatantra and the Charyatantra (5) --           5. The Kriyatantra or action tantra (6) --           5. The Charyatantra or conduct



tantra (7) --           5. The Yogatantra (8, 9) --       3. An explanation of the inner tantras --         4. A general explanation (10) --         4. A specific explanation of the three inner tantras (11)

Sommario/riassunto

This book is the second volume of Jigme Lingpa's 'Treasury of Precious Qualities,' accompanied by a detailed commentary by Kangyur Rinpoche. It continues the structure of a lamrim, presenting the stages of the path in Tibetan Buddhism. The text delves into tantric teachings and the Great Perfection, regarded as the pinnacle of spiritual training in the Nyingma School. The book discusses lineage, empowerment, and the stages of generation and perfection in tantra, as well as the doctrinal background supporting the Great Perfection practice. Kangyur Rinpoche, a renowned scholar and tertön, provides insights into these advanced practices. This volume serves practitioners and scholars of Tibetan Buddhism, offering a comprehensive overview of the tantric path and the Great Perfection. It is a valuable resource for understanding the spiritual and philosophical tenets of the Nyingma tradition.