Download or read book The Instructions of Gampopa written by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche delivers profound insights in direct and inspiring language. In this commentary on the Precious Garland, one of Gampopa's masterworks, he outlines what practitioners of varying levels need to know to perfect their spiritual practice. He instructs on the correct view, meditation, and conduct, and offers frank answers to common questions concerning obstacles to Dharma practice. Gampopa (1070–1153) was the father of the Kagyu tradition and foremost student of Milarepa.