A Beginner's Guide to Tibetan Buddhism
Notes From A Practitioner's Journey
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Buddhism, Health & Well Being, Self Help, Self Improvement
| Author: | Bruce Newman | ISBN: | 9781559398008 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala | Publication: | May 13, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Snow Lion | Language: | English |
| Author: | Bruce Newman |
| ISBN: | 9781559398008 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala |
| Publication: | May 13, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Snow Lion |
| Language: | English |
This is a ground-level, practice-oriented presentation of Tibetan Buddhism—personal and very accessible. The book begins with the awakening of students' interest in spirituality and the initial encounter with Tibetan Buddhism, then leads us through all the steps necessary for successful practice in the West. Included is succinct counsel on finding an appropriate teacher, receiving empowerments, becoming active in a center, and launching and sustaining a Vajrayana practice. Special emphasis is placed on the potential pitfalls, and the marvelous benefits, of the guru-disciple relationship.
This is a ground-level, practice-oriented presentation of Tibetan Buddhism—personal and very accessible. The book begins with the awakening of students' interest in spirituality and the initial encounter with Tibetan Buddhism, then leads us through all the steps necessary for successful practice in the West. Included is succinct counsel on finding an appropriate teacher, receiving empowerments, becoming active in a center, and launching and sustaining a Vajrayana practice. Special emphasis is placed on the potential pitfalls, and the marvelous benefits, of the guru-disciple relationship.
