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The mysteries of Tantra have engrossed countless meditators for centuries. Since the time of Buddha, these secrets have been passed down from accomplished master to disciple largely by word of mouth. Now drawing from his own experience and the works of Je Tsongkhapa and other great Tibetan Yogis, Geshe Kelsang clearly sets out all the stages of the four classes of Tantra, giving a full explanation of generation and completion stages. Tantra is revealed as the gateway to a blissful new world. The book represents a significant milestone in revealing these profound mysteries to the contemporary world.

Composed in the 8th century by the famous Indian Buddhist master Shantideva, this new translation, made under the guidance of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, conveys the great lucidity and poetic beauty of the original, while preserving its full impact and spiritual insight. Reading these verses slowly, while contemplating their meaning, has a profoundly liberating effect on the mind. The poem invokes special positive states of mind, moves us from suffering and conflict to happiness and peace, and gradually introduces us to the entire Mahayana Buddhist path to enlightenment.

This book explains clearly and concisely the entire spiritual path from the initial preliminary practices to the final stages that enable us to attain full enlightenment in this life. There have been numerous revisions and clarifications to the first edition including a new section entitled: "Guidelines for the Practice of the Four Great Preliminary Guides of Mahamudra" and two significantly revised prayers added to the appendix.

This inspiring book explains how to meditate on eight beautiful verses that comprise one of Buddhism's best-loved teachings, Eight Verses of Training the MInd, which has inspired generations of Buddhist practitioners for almost a thousand years. Composed by the great Tibetan Bodhisattva, Langri Tangpa, this short poem shows how we can transform all life's difficulties into valuable spiritual insights. Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche reveals practical ways in which we can use this timeless wisdom to find meaning and lasting happiness in our busy modern lives.

> The first part is a practical guide to developing and maintaining a light, positive mind - showing how to recognize and abandon states of mind that harm us, and to replace them with peaceful and beneficial ones. The second part describes different types of mind in detail, revealing the depth and profundity of the Buddhist understanding of the mind. It concludes with a detailed explanation of meditation, showing how by controlling and transforming our mind we can attain a lasting state of joy, independent of external conditions.

The New Meditation Handbook is a practical guide to meditation that teaches us how to make ourselves and others happy by developing inner peace, and in this way making our lives more meaningful.21 Kadampa Buddhist meditations leading to inner peace and enlightenmentAdvice on how to apply the meditations in daily lifeStep-by-step guide on how to start a meditation practiceFrom the author of Joyful Path of Good Fortune, The New Eight Steps to Happiness and Introduction to Buddhism. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's remarkable books are clear and accessible, yet they contain the essential meaning of all Buddha's teachings. Suitable for people at all levels of interest, these books offer wise advice and genuine guidance for everyone in these troubled times. He is the founder of over 1000 Kadampa Meditation Centers, branches and Temples for World Peace throughout the world that host study and meditation programs, courses, retreats and international festivals.

The story of Buddha's life is timeless and is as relevant today as it was 2,500 years ago when Buddha was alive. Few can fail to be inspired by this powerful story.

"Essence of Vajrayana" is the first complete explanation in English of the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Heruka body mandala. Buddha Heruka is a manifestation of all the Buddhas' enlightened compassion, and by relying upon him we can swiftly attain a pure selfless joy and bring true happiness to others. In Part One, Geshe Kelsang explains with great clarity and precision how we can practise the sublime meditations of Heruka body mandala, and thereby gradually transform our ordinary world and experiences into the transcendental reality of a Buddha. Then, in Part Two, he provides definitive instructions on the completion stage practices that lead to the supreme bliss of full enlightenment in this one lifetime. This is a treasury of practical instructions for those seriously interested in following the Tantric path.

En esta guía concisa, que comienza con un relato de la vida de Buda, se exponen los principios fundamentales en los que se basa el modo de vida budista, como la comprensión de la mente, la reencarnación, el karma, la verdad última y lo que significa ser budista.