A Chariot to Freedom
Guidance from the Great Masters on the Vajrayana Preliminary Practices
$77.36
- Hardcover
672 pages
- Release Date
25 January 2022
Summary
A unique commentary on the preliminary practices of Vajrayana Buddhism, from a beloved Nyingma master.
A Chariot to Freedom is one of the most beloved presentations of the preliminary practices, or ngöndro, that form the foundation of the Vajrayana Buddhist path. This set of practices, common to all schools of Himalayan Buddhism, is what nearly every practitioner begins with, yet it also constitutes a complete method in and of itself. Although ngöndro are considered a prerequisite for…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781611804584 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1611804582 |
| Author: | Shechen Gyaltsap Iv, Padmakara Translation Group |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 672 |
| Release Date: | 25 January 2022 |
| Weight: | 1.17kg |
| Dimensions: | 51mm x 236mm x 165mm |
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“Shechen Gyaltsap was a master of exceptional experience and vast learning… .[T]his unique presentation of the preliminaries ( ng
“Shechen Gyaltsap was a master of exceptional experience and vast learning… .[T]his unique presentation of the preliminaries (ngöndro) captures the essence of the entire Buddha Dharma. Anyone, from any background, will be able to apply it to their practice and derive great benefit from it. It is my sincere wish that whoever reads this book will take it to heart and blend it with their practice of meditation.”—The Seventh Shechen Rabjam
“In Vajrayāna, the success of any practice comes down to the preliminary practices (ngöndro). In A Chariot to Freedom, Shechen Gyaltsap Rinpoche … provides us with a wonderful guide. It lays the foundation of genuine meditation and allows the vast and profound teachings to unfold within our experience. I pray that this book will inspire you to traverse the spiritual path.”—Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche
“One day … Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche received in his room in Nepal a print of A Chariot to Freedom, which had been brought from Shechen Monastery in Eastern Tibet. He held it on top of his head and told us, ‘To me, this book is more precious than all the gold in the world.’ Needless to say, to now have this text beautifully translated into English is an invaluable gift to all dharma practitioners.”—Matthieu Ricard, author of Enlightened Vagabond
About The Author
Shechen Gyaltsap Iv
Shechen Gyaltsap (1871-1926) was one of Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche’s closest disciples and the root teacher of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. He was recognized at a very young age to possess the qualities of a bodhisattva and went on to become a devoted monk, scholar, and accomplished master of the Great Perfection, known for his warmth and simplicity. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche said that Shechen Gyaltsap’s teachings were “worth more than all the gold in the entire world.”
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