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The Guru Principle

Author : Lama Shenpen Hookham
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834843625
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book The Guru Principle written by Lama Shenpen Hookham and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear-headed and relatable guidebook for navigating the student-teacher relationship by one of the first female Buddhist teachers in the West. All major forms of Buddhism stress the need for a teacher. However, the importance of having a guide or guru is sometimes a source of cultural and spiritual confusion as Buddhism expands in the West. A clear understanding of the Buddhist view of the guru is essential for the student-teacher relationship to be beneficial for one's spiritual growth. Collecting over fifty years of personal experiences as both a student and a teacher, Shenpen Hookham writes candidly of the opportunities and challenges facing modern Dharma students in the West who wish to study with a teacher. Traditional texts often do not reflect how the student-teacher relationship manifests in practice, which leaves many pressing questions and a great deal of confusion in communities taking root in the West. With honesty and clarity, Hookham discusses the roles of the teacher, practices related to the guru, and commonly asked questions she receives as a teacher. This handbook is the first of its kind, breaking down in a pragmatic and relatable way everything you need to know to enter a student-teacher relationship with open eyes and an open heart.

The Guru Principle

Author : Lama Shenpen Hookham
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781719363648
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (636 download)

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Download or read book The Guru Principle written by Lama Shenpen Hookham and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-18 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is currently intended as an internal training book for the Awakened Heart Sangha, the community of Lama Shenpen's students. It may be republished in another format later for the wider public.

The Guru Principle

Author : Lama Shenpen Hookham
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1611809266
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (118 download)

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The Buddha Within

Author : S. K. Hookham
Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 9780791403570
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book The Buddha Within written by S. K. Hookham and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tathagatagarbha -- Buddha Nature -- is a central concept of Mahayana Buddhism crucial to all the living practice traditions of Tibetan and Zen Buddhism. Its relationship to the concept of emptiness has been a subject of controversy for seven hundred years. Dr. Hookam's work investigates the divergent interpretations of these concepts and the way the Tibetan tradition is resolving them. In particular she does this with reference to the only surviving Indian commentary on the Tathagatagarbha doctrine, the Ratnagotravibhaga. This text addresses itself directly to the issue of how to relate the doctrine of emptiness (the illusory nature of the world) to that of the truly existing, changeless Absolute (the Buddha Nature). This is the first work by a Western writer to present an analysis of the Shentong tradition based on previously untranslated sources. The Shentong view rests on meditative experience that is inaccessible to the conceptualizing mind. It is deeply rooted in the sutra tradition of Indian Buddhism and is central to an understanding of the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions and Tantric practice among Kagyupas and Hyingmapas.

In Defense of the Guru Principle

Author : Andrew Cohen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781883929275
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (292 download)

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Download or read book In Defense of the Guru Principle written by Andrew Cohen and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this time of confusion and cynicism about spiritual authority, Andrew Cohen speaks with unusual candour and passion about his own experience as a spiritual mentor and the rare challenge that this role presents when lived without compromise.

Guru-principle & the Devotee-principle

Author : Ananta Dāsa (Bābājī.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (551 download)

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Download or read book Guru-principle & the Devotee-principle written by Ananta Dāsa (Bābājī.) and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sri Guru - A Tattva

Author : Benedict Promise
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (285 download)

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Download or read book Sri Guru - A Tattva written by Benedict Promise and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a deep insight into the quality of a true Guru. It is such a beautiful and deep book on Sri Guru. An important book for all followers of the Bhakti tradition. The imperfect would not be so if it was not in need of help, and such guidance must come beyond itself. The perfect is not perfect if He cannot assert Himself or help the imperfect ones, and that must be of His own sweet will. So the guidance to spiritual perfection and to perfect love is by definition a function of the Perfect Being, the sweet Absolute Truth Śrī Krishna. And Krishna's divine agent through whom this function manifests is Śrī Guru, the spiritual guide. In the talks therein, the author of the Śrī Nityananda Vamśa - the line of Gurus descending directly from Lord Nityananda - gives beautifully compelling explanations of Guru tattva, the spiritual principle of Śrī Guru. Guru is not a person, Guru is a tattva, the embodiment of spiritual truth who links us to transcendental reality and guides us back home to the spiritual realm of pure love. Our prayer is that the faithful readers will find divine inspiration for their spiritual practice within the pages of this book.

Theory and Practice of Yoga

Author : Knut A. Jacobsen
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9047416333
Total Pages : 494 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (474 download)

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Download or read book Theory and Practice of Yoga written by Knut A. Jacobsen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of original essays on Yoga in honour of Professor Gerald James Larson provides fascinating new insights into the yoga traditions of India as a historical and pluralistic phenomenon flourishing in a variety of religious and philosophical contexts.

The philosophy of Guru Nanak

Author : Ishar Singh
Publisher : Atlantic Publishers & Distri
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The philosophy of Guru Nanak written by Ishar Singh and published by Atlantic Publishers & Distri. This book was released on 1985 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Stripping the Gurus

Author : Geoffrey D. Falk
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780973620313
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Stripping the Gurus written by Geoffrey D. Falk and published by . This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Armed with wit, insight, and truly astonishing research, Falk utterly demolishes the notion of the enlightened guru who can lead devotees to nirvana.--John Horgan, author of "Rational Mysticism."

Yogacara Texts: Indo-Tibetan Sources of Dzogchen Mahamudra

Author : Rodney Devenish
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1304481921
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Yogacara Texts: Indo-Tibetan Sources of Dzogchen Mahamudra written by Rodney Devenish and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Yogacara Doctrine teaches one fundamental truth, namely that all beings are Buddha-'sattva Buddha evam'-or, in other words, all beings are aspects of one all-embracing absolute awareness, were they but to know it. This book sets a context for the study and meditation on ten pivotal texts of Yogacara. The source texts, translated from a practice perspective, derive from the Indo-Tibetan mahasiddha tradition and are presented with an ecumenical approach. As this collection of pithy Yogacara works will readily prove to the reader, the ancient 'Practice Tradition of the Yogin' (rnal-bhyor-pa'i sgrub-brgyud) is based on a clearly active realization of the essential nature of mind and consciousness gained through years of intensive examination and reflection. Yogacara approach advocates a dynamic form of meditation that is neither suppressive nor lethargic. The guide to this attainment, the mechanism that sharpens the mind's penetrative and illuminative qualities, is metaphysical inquiry.

The Guru Drinks Bourbon?

Author : Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1611803748
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (118 download)

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Download or read book The Guru Drinks Bourbon? written by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enlightening, accessible, and highly entertaining guide to the guru-disciple relationship, the heart of Tibetan Buddhism The humility and compassionate activity of the Dalai Lama is something many people can connect with, but how can one understand the stories about some other Buddhist teachers’ unorthodox behavior? The centrality of and reliance on a guru is one of most misunderstood elements of Tibetan Buddhism—and one that is most often veiled in mystery. Because the guru can and will use whatever means it takes to wake us up, this relationship may require us to drop our most deeply held beliefs and expectations. Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse addresses some of the most misunderstood aspects of this powerful relationship and gives practical advice on making the most of this precious opportunity for transformation. Through stories and classical examples, he shows how to walk the path with eyes wide open, with critical-thinking skills sharpened and equipped to analyze the guru, before taking the leap.

The Path to Enlightenment

Author : Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho
Publisher : Snow Lion Publications, Incorporated
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Path to Enlightenment written by Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho and published by Snow Lion Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1995 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most accessible introductions to Tibetan Buddhism ever published.

Invincible Living

Author : Guru Jagat
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 006241500X
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Invincible Living written by Guru Jagat and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From acclaimed yoga teacher Guru Jagat comes a wildly cool, practical, and beautifully illustrated guide to applying the simple and super-effective technology of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation to everyday life, upgrading your "operating system" inside and out. With Invincible Living, Guru Jagat shares a radical way of understanding yoga—not just as something to do in practice, but as a broader principle for living. Candid, encouraging, and irreverent, Guru Jagat shows how Kundalini Yoga—which forgoes complex poses for energy-boosting, breath-driven exercises, quick meditations, and simple poses most of which you can do at your desk—can reset your life and well-being, regardless of your age or background. Designed explicitly for everyday people, not ashram-going or gym-bodied yogis, fast, effective Kundalini techniques can be done anywhere, from the car to the conference room. There’s no need to have a bendy back or toned arms. You don’t even need a mat: just a quiet space to clear your head, and as little as a minute out of your day. From beauty and self-care to work and relationships, Invincible Living tackles both the mind—from mood elevation and stress reduction to renewed mental clarity—and the body—from anti-aging, and increased metabolism to amped up energy. Packed with tips, exercises, and step-by-step instructions and fully photographed and illustrated in Guru Jagat’s fresh, handmade-meets-hipster style, Invincible Living is fresh take on ancient wisdom: a must-have guide for anyone who wants simple, effective, tools for a supercharged life as taught by a uniquely compelling teacher who upends all preconceptions about yoga. Invincible Living includes 100 color photographs and illustrations.

The Philosophy of Sādhanā

Author : Deba Brata SenSharma
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 1438419449
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book The Philosophy of Sādhanā written by Deba Brata SenSharma and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1990-07-12 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After presenting a general survey of spiritual practice in the different schools of Indian philosophy, the author focuses on the Trika School, popularly called Kashmir Shaivism. He deals clearly and exhaustively with such topics as Shaktipat (the descent of Divine Grace), Diksha (initiation), and the role of the Guru. His treatment of the various paths (upayas) appropriate for the different types of practitioners is especially useful. The book ends with a chapter on enlightenment (jivanmukti). This chapter not only presents the meaning of self-realization-in-this-lifetime, but offers material on this topic for the first time in English.

Refining Gold

Author : The Dalai Lama
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1611807336
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (118 download)

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Download or read book Refining Gold written by The Dalai Lama and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the latest additions to the Core Teachings of the Dalai Lama series, Refining Gold explains, in clear and direct language, foundational instructions for attaining enlightenment. One of the most central set of teachings of the succession of Dalai Lamas since the fifteenth century is the Lam Rim, or Stages of the Path, teachings—in particular those written by the great Tsongkhapa. These teachings are a guide, from start to finish, on how to engage in the transformational Buddhist practices that lead to enlightenment. In this illuminating work, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama discusses a short but powerful text by his predecessor, the Third Dalai Lama Sonam Gyatso, who penned a famous commentary on the Lam Rim entitled Essence of Refined Gold. The Dalai Lama speaks directly to the reader—offering spiritual guidance, personal reflections, and scriptural commentary. His sincere approach and lucid style make Refining Gold one of the most accessible introductions to Tibetan Buddhism ever published. This book was previously published under the title The Path to Enlightenment.

All-Amareakin

Author : Thomas J. Anderson
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1457500043
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (575 download)

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Download or read book All-Amareakin written by Thomas J. Anderson and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THIS WORK IS AN IN-DEPTH account of a spiritual awakening to the forgotten truth of human concsciouness-our divine nature. It is written for those who feel that there must be more satisfying explanations for the purpose and meaning of life than the ones that are currently offered by science and orthodox religion. And it is written for those who truly long for, and need, a deeper meaning in their life. On American Independence Day 1975, Thomas Anderson was immersed in the state of his own radical independence-the state of immense inner freedom of the transcendent. It was in this luminous state of consciouness that the term All Amareakin spontaneoulsy came to him as a perfect name for one who is a sincere seeker of truth and understanding; who has glimpsed the mystery and awesomeness of the human spirit, and wishes to experience this more deeply. Again this is the person for whom this is written. The author Thomas J. Anderson lives in northern Maine, where he practices dentistry; where he and his wife, Pam, have raised four children; and where-on a minute-by-minute basis-he has persisted in applying disciplines of awareness he took up in his twenties. These disciplines, which have their origin in what are known as the wisdom traditions, are forms of self-inquiry and meditation with such power that before he'd practiced them for very long, Anderson had experienced a luminous state of expanded awareness. This state-described by yogis, sages, and seers from all times and all traditions-is called the Self, the Witness, the One, the Tao, and a thousand other names as well. Anderson's sole purpose in writing about this exalted state, and about the practices that opened him to it, is so that readers will see that they can have this experience for themselves.