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Awakening wisdom : heart advice on the fundamental practices of Vajrayana Buddhism / Pema Wangyal ; translated and edited by the Padmakara Translation Group.

by Pema Wangyal, 1945- author.

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Boulder, Colorado : Shambhala, [2023]

Rnying-ma-pa (Sect) -- Doctrines.

Spiritual life -- Rnying-ma-pa (Sect)

9781645471639 (trade paperback) :

1645481632 (trade paperback)

xviii, 150 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

First English edition.

Translators' Note -- Preface -- Preamble -- Part I: Preparation for the Practice: 1. Motivation -- 2. Posture and Breathing -- 3. The Three Diamond Syllables and Lights -- 4. Reflecting on Four Topics -- Part II: Basic Practices: 5. The Mantra of the Buddhas -- 6. The Mantra of Supreme Wisdom -- 7. Suffering and Prayer -- 8. Tonglen, Exchanging Happiness and Suffering -- Part III: The Preliminary Practices: 9. Refuge, the Antidote to Pride -- 10. Bodhichitta, the Antidote to Jealousy -- 11. The Practice of Vajrasattva, the Antidote to Aversion -- 12. Offering the Mandala, the Antidote to Attachment -- 13. Guru Yoga, the Antidote to Ignorance -- 14. The Benefits of the Vajra Guru Mantra --15. The Transfer of Consciousness -- Conclusion -- Appendix: The Preliminary Practice of the New Treasure / by Dudjom Rinpoche -- Glossary -- Notes -- Index.

"This short work really covers the basics for getting started with Buddhist practice yet at the same time a very helpful reinforcement for those well-steeped in these teachings. On the face of it, this is a commentary of a particular ngondro, but it is really geared to simply connecting people with practice. Part I covers motivation, the basic clearing the air yoga, the four thoughts. Part II covers mantras and tonglen. Part III are the ngondro practices themselves: the reasons and practice of the three-fold refuge, generating the altruistic mind or bodhicitta, the six perfections, purification practice, manadala offerings, guru yoga, the transference of consciousness at the moment of death. While these may send like technical subjects - and this is a traditional presentation - there is a warmth and sweetness to this making it accessible and very inviting to beginners"--

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