The Practice of Kalachakra

The Practice of Kalachakra
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 287
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ISBN-10 : 9781559397742
ISBN-13 : 1559397748
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Book Synopsis The Practice of Kalachakra by : Glenn H. Mullin

Download or read book The Practice of Kalachakra written by Glenn H. Mullin and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kalachakra spiritual legacy is a vital and central part of Tibetan Buddhism. Presented here is a detailed and practical overview of this unique spiritual path. In Part One, the author discusses the tantric path to enlightenment by drawing on the writings of great scholar-practitioners of the past. He describes the sutrayana and vajrayana paths, outlines the four classes of tantras, compares the Kalachakra generation and completion stage yogas to those of the mainstream tantras and details the unique Kalachakra methods for attaining enlightenment in this lifetime. Part Two contains translations for seven texts for the pratice of Kalachakra, including a sadhana selected by the Dalai Lama for this book. Glenn Mullin's perceptive and very readable discussion of the theory and practice of this profound tantric system is an excellent addition to the literature on this subject.


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