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In Pointing Out The Dharmakaya, Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX elucidates the teachings by the great master Wangchuk Dorje, the 9th Karmapa. Through his spontaneous translation and commentary of this text, Rinpoche provides a profound and accessible explanation of the Pointing Out Instructions. The text incudes a detailed description of Shamatha (tranquility) and Vipshyana (insight) meditations, that act as a basis or grounding to the pointing out instructions. As well as the textural translation and commentary of this text, an additional detailed explanation and overview of Mahamudra meditation teachings is provided by Rinpoche which can help to support our progress on the path.
Finding it hard to stay balanced amidst endless emails, notifications, and scrolling? This is the guide back to sanity you’ve been searching for. Peace and purpose can be difficult to find in our hyperconnected world. With breaking news, social media, and endless entertainment all at our fingertips, we often feel our attention is being pulled in a thousand directions at once. Drawing on the wisdom of ancient Buddhist teachings, Vincent Thibault offers a clear and compelling roadmap to help you transform the feeling of information overload into an overflowing abundance of compassion. With insights into the nuances of our digital age and practical advice rooted in mindfulness, Thibault teaches you how to work with breath, posture, and awareness to help you rewrite your relationship with technology, own your attention, and act with purpose. We don’t need to withdraw from the world to live a contemplative life. Instead, we can cultivate wisdom and compassion right in the middle of our noisy modern lives.
Talking About Death contains teachings given by Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX on preparing for death, and descriptions of experiences in the bardo (intermediate state) of life and death. As well as Rinpoche's remarkable spontaneous translations and commentary from a range of textual sources, Talking About Death includes advice and instructions that Rinpoche gave to his wife Traleg Khandro about managing death in the West. The advice includes such considerations as caring for the deceased, hospital and funeral arrangements. It also contains advice regarding the illness and death of a pet. Some Buddhist and non-sectarian prayers are included as well as daily contemplations based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead. The teachings are enlightening and profound, and the guidance, practical and helpful for oneself and those one is caring for.
Explore the diverse perspectives within Buddhism and its connections to other disciplines in this insightful annual journal. The Journal of Integral Buddhism, Vol 2, 2024, presents a collection of papers from esteemed scholars, monastics, and practitioners, reflecting the richness and variety of Buddhist thought. This volume delves into comparative works that engage with philosophy, psychology, and other related fields, offering a unique interdisciplinary approach. Contributors from various Buddhist traditions, including Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX, Chi Kwang Sunim, Ajahn Dr. Buddharakkhita, and Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, explore topics such as buddha-nature, meditation, compassion, and ethics. Psychologist Dr. Pilar Jennings discusses attachment and well-being, while Traleg Khandro reviews traditional meditation instructions. This journal is for scholars, practitioners, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Buddhism and its relevance to contemporary life. Discover new insights and perspectives on the path to wisdom and compassion.
The Journal of Integral Buddhism presents papers given by esteemed scholars, monastics, and practitioners from various backgrounds within the Buddhist tradition and complimentary disciplines such as philosophy, psychology. The inaugural Vol. 1 edition's contributors include: Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX of the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism; Ekai Korematsu Roshi of the Soto Zen tradition; Kathleen Gregory, psychologist and academic, and Samuel Bercholz, Buddhist practitioner and founder Shambhala Publications, to name a few. Subjects explored by the 7 esteemed contributors include: Wellness and well-being from a Buddhist perspective; a study of Master Sekito Kisen' s Sandokai verses from the Soto tradition; An insightful and comparative discussion of mindfulness, its traditional Buddhist roots and the broader context of mindfulness in the Western context; A historical journey of some of the writings of fifth century Theravada Buddhist translator and philosopher, Buddhaghosa; exploring what is meant by an ethical life, drawing from the Western philosophical and Buddhist traditions; and the an exploration of joy in meditation and life.
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX skillfully illustrates how to incorporate the whole human experience onto the Buddhist path. With mastery of Western concepts, the author explains how to integrate traditional Buddhist philosophies, psychology, and Tibetan medicine in the service of reducing suffering and developing all aspects of one's personhood to overcome the confinement of a limited sense of self.
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Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX skillfully illustrates how to incorporate the whole human experience onto the Buddhist path. With mastery of Western concepts, the author explains how to integrate traditional Buddhist philosophies, psychology, and Tibetan medicine in the service of reducing suffering and developing all aspects of one's personhood to overcome the confinement of a limited sense of self.