Kindly Bent to Ease Us, Part One: Mind

by Herbert V. Guenther (Translator), Longchenpa

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The first volume in the Trilogy by the thirteenth-century Nyingma master Longchenpa. Clear descriptions of the stages of the Vajrayana Path. Foundation in Mahayana views and practices for anyone interested in Vajrayana and Dzogchen teachings. Used in 25 university courses.

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Herbert V. Guenther, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Far Eastern Studies at the University of Saskatchewan. He is the translator and author of many books and articles on Buddhist thought. Chogyam Trungpa (1939-1987)--meditation master, scholar, and artist--was founder and president of Vajradhatu, Naropa Institute, and Shambhala show more Training. His other books include Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism; Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior; and The Myth of Freedom, also in Shambhala Dragon Editions. show less
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Longchen Rabjam is the most celebrated writer and adept of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism.

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Canonical title
Kindly Bent to Ease Us, Part One: Mind
Original title
Ṅal gso skor gsum
Original publication date
1975
First words
Until now, there had been no authentic translation describing the Dzogchen teachings of the Nyingma school which are the most sophisticated and effective practices of Varjrayana Buddhism.
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)In all directions and for all times spread its blessings.

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Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
294.34ReligionOther religionsDharmic religionsBuddhismBuddhism - practice
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BQ7662.4 .K543513Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionBuddhismBuddhismModifications, schools, etc.Tibetan Buddhism (Lamaism)
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