Lama thubten yeshe 19351984 was born in tibet and educated at the great sera monastic university. Nov 25, 1987 this book is an amazing introduction to the esoteric world of tantra. Bodhicitta is necessary for practising tantra as a prerequisite for the successful practice of tantra, the development of bodhicitta is absolutely necessary it has been said by all masters that to be properly qualified to practise tantra, we must possess a very strong bodhicitta motivation. This book is an amazing introduction to the esoteric world of tantra. Claire atkins, thubten yeshe, roger and claire ashwheeler, hawk furman, richard gere, doss mcdavid, therese miller, janet hinter. Discovering buddhism required reading, introduction to tantra introduction to tantra, by lama thubten yeshe wp, fpmt liberation in the palm of your hand, 1997 gold edition pp. Not only does it include all of the practices contained in the traditional systems of. Download the free english pdf of the kularnava tantra. And according to the tantric teachings of buddhism, this.
Esto tiene implicaciones practicas en nuestra vida diaria. This talk is lama s introduction to this series and constitutes a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals of tantric practice. Tantra song is a singular and revelatory collection of rare tantric paintings made anonymously by adepts in rajasthan and used to awaken heightened states of consciousness. These teachings are included in lama yeshe s book the essence of tibetan buddhism. Introduction to tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. Nov 01, 20 in 1980, in california, lama yeshe gave a commentary to the avalokiteshvara chenrezig yoga method. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe. Table of contents title page foreword editors preface introduction prayer part one the six yogas of naropa chapter 1. The paintings magnetic, vibratory beautyas well as their deep affinity with 20th century abstract artinspires acute attention and boundless contemplation.
Introduction this translation of the yoni tantra is a revised version of the edition published in 1980, and is specifically published for the worldwide tantra series. The authors view is that contemporary westerners are no less suited to this path than the historic tibetan buddhist heroes and heroines of the past. The reason is that, from the tantric point of view, without practicing tantra, it is not possible to discover enlightenment. The significance of yoga tantra compendium of principles. The essence of tibetan buddhism by lama thubten yeshe. The highest of all possible human goals is the attainment of complete enlightenment, an ultimate state of peace in which all obstacles obscuring the mind have been removed and all good qualities such as wisdom, compassion, and. This is one of the few books on tantra that tells it as it is. All the instructions referred to on this website come from conqueror vajradhara and the great secret mantra masters of ancient india. The transformation of desire revised by lama yeshe isbn. For the absolute beginner, this book serves as a simple and entertaining introduction to the subject. The second teaching, an introduction to tantra, also in two parts, was given at grizzly lodge, california, in 1980. For publication as books they were divided up into 5 volumes, called the the book of the secrets volume 1 5 16 discourses each. Unfortunately, and contrary to what we would like to believe, we are not born naturally good at sex or at relationships. For those somewhat experienced in magic and mysticism, there is a lot of practical advice herein.
The kularnava tantra also teaches the doctrine of duties, incorporating the laws of manu, the bhagavadgita, and sermons of the buddha. A new commentary, the original series of 80 discourses were simply called vigyan bhairav tantra. Introduccion al tantra fundacion menteclara tantra. I am often asked where my philosophy comes from by students on the path. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. These comprise the first two lectures of a commentary on the chenrezig yoga. Lama yeshe wisdom archive bringing you the teachings of lama yeshe and. Before he began the commentary, lama gave this wonderful subtitled explanation of the.
The point is to practice part two preliminary practices chapter 5. In 1980, in california, lama yeshe gave a commentary to the avalokiteshvara chenrezig yoga method. The book teaches the tantric rituals in great details and propounds the basic philosophy of tantrism, revealing the best aspects of saktism. Kularnava tantra is a main work in the tantric tradition. Thubten yeshe 19351984 was a tibetan lama who, while exiled in nepal, cofounded kopan monastery 1969 and the foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition 1975. Theyre really accessible, practical, and geared toward you having mindblowing sex for the 21st century. The transmission of the compendium of principles and its corpus of associated tantras in. This talk is lamas introduction to this series and constitutes a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals of tantric practice. Lots of curious folks who are new to tantra ask me for good books to get started. Few of us have benefited from a formal education in sexuality or sexual love. Discovering the power of preorgasmic sex v introduction the ancient field of tantra is so broad that it defies description.
Beginning in the middle of the eighth century these traditions were transmitted to tibet, where they were further developed and codified under the rubric of yoga tantra already established in india. Jul 25, 2016 lots of curious folks who are new to tantra ask me for good books to get started. The three principal aspects of the path introduction to tantra offering tsok to heruka vajrasattva anxiety in the nuclear age bringing dharma to the west lama yeshe at disneyland may whoever sees, touches, reads, remembers, or talks or thinks about these books. An introduction to hindu tantra, bir, september, 2011 first lecture. During his 1975 world tour, lama yeshe gave many public lectures, especially in australia, to people who knew very little about tibetan buddhism and. Respect for the tradition which i am trying to unfold before you, a tradition which i am both, studying and. Even though we are children of the sexual revolution, we are still largely conditioned by belief systems that. These teachings are included in lama yeshes book the essence of tibetan buddhism.
Introduction to tantra transformation of desire pdf. Mapping a tradition david gordon white as with all the books in this series, the present volume has the word practice. Jul 12, 2010 the second teaching, an introduction to tantra, also in two parts, was given at grizzly lodge, california, in 1980. Throughout my time in graduate school, geshe jambel thardo introduction to tibetan buddhism. The highest of all possible human goals is the attainment of complete enlightenment, an ultimate state of peace in which all obstacles obscuring the mind have been removed and all good qualities such as wisdom, compassion, and skilful means have been fully developed. This publication is part of the worldwide tantra series. The material that makes up this introduction to the often mis understood world of buddhist tantra was compiled from teachings given between 1975 and 1983 by the late tibetan monk thubten yeshe, known affectionately to his many students around the world as lama yeshe. Lama thubten yeshe was a monastic teacher of tibetan buddhism most closely associated with the gelug school of the dalai lamas. He established the foundation for the preservation of the mahayana tradition fpmt, and was succeeded in leadership of that organization by his heartdisciple lama thubten zopa in 1984. Introduction the word tantra refers specifically to a series of esoteric hindu books that describe certain sexual rituals, disciplines, and meditations.
Stay tuned ill include some clarifications on kundalini, the central channel, and sexuality in higher tantra in this weekends tantra tips smile, breathe right, and keep your tongue up. Relying on external factors for happiness can be a perilous but exciting. Vigyan bhairav tantra, vol 1 the book of the secrets. These techniques were passed from the indian masters to the tibetan masters, and have been handed down to the presentday teachers in an unbroken lineage from spiritual father to spiritual son.
Tantra 4 encuentran en nosotros, en nuestro sistema nervioso. Jan 18, 2014 the reason is that, from the tantric point of view, without practicing tantra, it is not possible to discover enlightenment. Introduction to tantra transformation of desire pdf becoming vajrasattva this entry was posted in tantric sex on july 8, 2014 by blissman. Oct 08, 2010 introduction to tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. He followed the gelug tradition, and was considered unconventional in his teaching style lama yeshe was born near the tibetan town of tolung dechen, but was sent to sera monastery in lhasa at the age of six. The essence of tibetan buddhism, an ebook by lama yeshe. According to buddhism, every human being has the potential to achieve profound and lasting happiness. These ancient indian books, over two thousand years old, were. This new edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by philip glass and a new cover design, but leaves untouched lama yeshes excellent original text, edited by jonathan landaw.
The transformation of desire kindle edition by yeshe, thubten, landaw, jonathan, philip glass, jonathan landaw. The three principal aspects of the path introduction to tantra. Mar 04, 2014 lama thubten yeshe 19351984 was born in tibet and educated at the great sera monastic university. He fled the chinese oppression in 1959 and in the late 1960s, with his chief disciple, lama thubten zopa rinpoche, began teaching buddhism to westerners at their kopan monastery, kathmandu, nepal. An introduction to tantra mention tantra, and youll probably get the response that having sex for seven hours sounds really unappealingas mythologized by an offhand sting quote from 1990 that still dominates the entire conversation about this ancient practice. The essence of tibetan buddhism by lama thubten yeshe july 5, 2018 september 3, 2010 by lichtenberg the first one, the three principal aspects of the path, was given in france in 1982, during an sponsored tour of europe by his holiness the dalai lama. Following the paramitayana alone can take you to only the tenth bodhisattva bhumi, or level, and without receiving initiation and practicing tantra, theres no way to achieve enlightenment.
This was an interesting book on buddhist tantra, tantraa i was a little lost by the end. Lama yeshes book is a straightforward, succinct, and engaging overview of the tantric buddhist path and its practice. Nov 29, 2012 lama yeshe, introduction to buddhist tantra. Printed on wentworth opaque, acidfree 250year longlife paper and. Lama yeshe was born near lhasa at tolung in 1935 and from the age of six. So ive curated a list of favourite triedandtested tantra and conscious sexuality books. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Introduction to tantra the transformation of desire by lama yeshe.
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