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Record Nr.

UNINA9910154829103321

Autore

Lama Dalai

Titolo

The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra, Volume One : Tantra in Tibet (Revised Edition)

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boston : , : Shambhala, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

0-8348-4059-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (215 pages)

Collana

The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra ; ; v.1

Altri autori (Persone)

Tsongkhapa

HopkinsJeffrey

XIVDalai Lama

Disciplina

294.3444

Soggetti

Tantric Buddhism

Buddhist mantras

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Publisher’s Note -- Preface -- Acknowledgment -- I: Essence of Tantra --   Tantra for Practice --   Refuge --   Lesser Vehicle and Great Vehicle --   Vajrayāna --   Clear Light --   Greatness of Mantra --   Clarification --   Initiation -- II: The Great Exposition of Secret Mantra --   Reasons for Faith --   Paths to Buddhahood --   Vajra Vehicle --   Deity Yoga --   Method in the Four Tantras --   One Goal --   Identifying the Four Tantras --   Preparation for Mantra -- III: Supplement --   Rehearsing the Differences between the Vehicles --   Quintessential Points on the Difference between the Lesser Vehicle and Great Vehicle and the Two Great Vehicles --   Emptiness --   Psychological Transformation

Sommario/riassunto

The 'Great Exposition of Secret Mantra' by Tsongkhapa, with commentary by the Dalai Lama, explores the core principles of Buddhist tantra systems. This work delves into the differences between the Sūtra and Mantra Great Vehicles, emphasizing the unique practice of deity yoga as the central feature of the Mantra Vehicle. Tsongkhapa argues that the union of method and wisdom in deity yoga is essential for achieving Buddhahood, a state unattainable through the Perfection Vehicle alone. The book provides an analytical examination of the path



to Buddhahood, supported by scriptural references and reasoned analysis, emphasizing consistency and coherence over mere tradition. This scholarly work is intended for readers interested in the intricate philosophical and practical distinctions within Tantric Buddhism.