Being Guru Rinpoche: Revealing the great completion by James Low Paperback Book

Description: Being Guru Rinpoche by James Low This book presents key insights from a wide range of traditional Tibetan Buddhist accounts and stories of the path to freedom. It highlights how to clear the mind of false beliefs so that the intrinsic clarity of our being can shine through. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The book Being Guru Rinpoche shows how to understand and engage with a traditional Tibetan tantric meditation practice (sadhana) and relate it to the lived complexity of our daily life. The ritual focuses on living within the mandala of Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, and becoming inseparable from the Guru in his Eight Manifestations. The root text is from the terma tradition of Chhimed Rigdzin Lama (C. R. Lama), one of the great Nyingma lamas of the modern period. The text is given in Tibetan, with pronunciation (for reciting) and each verse is translated, with commentary. It can be used as a meditation practice text for those wishing to do so.James Lows overall commentary is based on an edited transcript of various talks and is offered as a way for western people to engage with tantric practice. The text itself is from the Nyingmapa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and is a treasure text (or terma) revealed by Nuden Dorje, a 19th century terton of whom C. R. Lama was a recognised incarnation. James Low first translated it with C. R. Lama in the 1970s and it became the most frequently practised larger text amongst his students.This ritual text is very important and powerful because of the depth of its content and the shortness of its lineage, in other words, its closeness to Padmasambhava, the root of all the Nyingma lineages.For those in any tradition of Tibetan Buddhism the commentary illuminates how symbolism is used as a method of transforming samsara into nirvana. Transformation is the distinctive method of tantra. For the general reader the text provides a way of revisioning personal identity and purpose. Author Biography James Low is a disciple of the late Chimed Rigdzin Lama and he teaches in the Byangter and Khordong lineages according to the instructions of his Guru. He began studying and practising Tibetan Buddhism in India in the 1970s and received teachings from Kalu Rinpoche, Chatral Rinpoche, Kanjur Rinpoche and Dudjom Rinpoche. Having met his root teacher, he lived in his home in West Bengal, India for many years, serving him as required and being taught many aspects of the tradition. On his return to Europe he also had teachings and guidance from Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche. James translated many tantric texts and sadhanas with C. R. Lama who wanted texts from his Byangter and Khordong lineages to be available in English so that they can be used as practice texts. James trained in various models of psychotherapy. He has retired from his London work as a Consultant Psychotherapist in the National Health Service. He has taught on many psychotherapy trainings in Britain. He has a website where his teachings can be accessed in various media. Review Reviews of previous books include: "I read this years ago and thought at the time it was the best book ever (in English) on the Dzogchen tradition. I just re-read it and feel the same way, now." (Simply Being)"The author is very lucid and precise in his writing style. So we get a good appreciation of the Vajrayana style of Tibetan Buddhist practice from the first 13 chapters of this book.... any one who has heard about Dzogchen somewhere can readily penetrate the essence laid out in this book. James Low has done great service to the Buddhist community via this book." (Simply Being, 2019)"What comes through to this reader is the freshness and intimacy of this teachers voice and the inspiration of C R Lama and this remarkable lineage. Wonderful!" (Collected Works of CR Lama)"James Low has made an invaluable contribution to Dzogchen studies with his excellent translation and commentary on this precious Tibetan text. Anyone interested in the view and meditation practices of Dzogchen, the Natural Great Perfection teachings, would benefit from keeping this handbook close to their hearts and minds, as I myself do."-Lama Surya Das. (Being Right Here)"An expansion of the traditional concepts embodied in the text and an examination of how they can function in contemporary life."-Watkins Bookshop Review. (Being Right Here)"Being Right Here is a must-read for anyone interested in awakening the enlightened nature of the mind."-Tulku Thondup Rinpoche. (Being Right Here)"The book contains a beautiful practice of inspiring wisdom. The root text is composed by radiant insights, the explanations are clear and luminous, just as the title of the book." (Radiant Aspiration)"According to James website, he "was encouraged to give the traditional instructions using methods that enable people in the west to get the point. James has been teaching in this way for over twenty years." This book manages this magnificently, with humour and eloquence. I own hundreds of books on Buddhism, especially on teachings on mind-nature. This might be the very best book Ive ever read on Dzogchen. Buy it. (Sparks, 2019) Review Quote Reviews of previous books include: "I read this years ago and thought at the time it was the best book ever (in English) on the Dzogchen tradition. I just re-read it and feel the same way, now." (Simply Being) "The author is very lucid and precise in his writing style. So we get a good appreciation of the Vajrayana style of Tibetan Buddhist practice from the first 13 chapters of this book.... any one who has heard about Dzogchen somewhere can readily penetrate the essence laid out in this book. James Low has done great service to the Buddhist community via this book." (Simply Being, 2019) "What comes through to this reader is the freshness and intimacy of this teachers voice and the inspiration of C R Lama and this remarkable lineage. Wonderful!" (Collected Works of CR Lama) "James Low has made an invaluable contribution to Dzogchen studies with his excellent translation and commentary on this precious Tibetan text. Anyone interested in the view and meditation practices of Dzogchen, the Natural Great Perfection teachings, would benefit from keeping this handbook close to their hearts and minds, as I myself do."-Lama Surya Das. (Being Right Here) "An expansion of the traditional concepts embodied in the text and an examination of how they can function in contemporary life."-Watkins Bookshop Review. (Being Right Here) "Being Right Here is a must-read for anyone interested in awakening the enlightened nature of the mind."-Tulku Thondup Rinpoche. (Being Right Here) "The book contains a beautiful practice of inspiring wisdom. The root text is composed by radiant insights, the explanations are clear and luminous, just as the title of the book." (Radiant Aspiration) "According to James website, he "was encouraged to give the traditional instructions using methods that enable people in the west to get the point. James has been teaching in this way for over twenty years." This book manages this magnificently, with humour and eloquence. I own hundreds of books on Buddhism, especially on teachings on mind-nature. This might be the very best book Ive ever read on Dzogchen. Buy it. (Sparks, 2019) Details ISBN1739938143 Author James Low Pages 300 Publisher Simply Being Year 2022 ISBN-10 1739938143 ISBN-13 9781739938147 Publication Date 2022-08-12 UK Release Date 2022-08-12 Edition 2nd Format Paperback Imprint Simply Being Subtitle Revealing the great completion Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-08-12 NZ Release Date 2022-08-12 Edition Description 2nd ed. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136408176;

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