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Following the success of Indestructible Truth, his general introduction to the history, sects, and forms of Tibetan Buddhism, Ray now tackles the more subtle and esoteric side of vajra, or indestructibility. Divided into four parts, the first section sets the historical stage. In the second, we enter the unique universe of tantra--the limitations of thought, the use of mandalas, the devotion to a teacher. Here Ray also introduces practice with personal deities and the inner yogas that explore the "subtle, energetic dimensions of the body." Part 3 is devoted the twin pinnacles of Tibetan Buddhism, mahamudra and dzogchen, which ultimately both teach the complete ordinariness of enlightened existence. In Part 4, Ray explains a variety of practices related to dying, incarnate lamas, and the retreat. Throughout, the reader gets the sense that Ray is a teacher with the priceless ability to transmit his vast knowledge to outsiders. --Brian Bruya

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From The Critics
This is the book that introduced Jack Kerouac to Buddhism. Originally published in 1932 and then republished in its present, enlarged form in 1938, this edition contains a fine new introduction by Robert Aitken and covers a wide selection of readings from Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan, and modern sources intended to provide the reader with a foundation in classical Buddhist thought. Lacks an index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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It presents Buddhist doctrine in a very attractive and memorable form as a dialogue between a Bactrian Greek king, Milinda, who plays the 'Devil's Advocate' and a Buddhist sage, Nagasena. The topics covered include most of those questions commonly asked by Westerners such as "If there is no soul, what is it that is reborn?" and "If there is no soul, who is talking to you now?"

Translated by Bhikkhu Pesala

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This is another of the Five Nikayas or Collected Teachings of the Buddha himself. As the third (Vol. I & II) of the five, it contains the connected discourses of his. It is a record of the daily teachings of the Buddha and his disciples or the followers converted from other religions or philosophies in his time.

Translated from Pali by Bhikkhu Bodhi

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This is one of the Five Nikayas or Collected Teachings of the Buddha himself.

As the first of the five, it contains the longer discourses of his, therefore, it's called the "Longer Discourses". It is a record of the conversations of the Buddha and the followers of other religions or philosophies in his time.

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This is another of the Five Nikayas or Collected Teachings of the Buddha himself.

As the second of the five, it contains the middle length discourses of his, therefore, it's called the "Middle Lenght Discourses". It is a record of the conversations of the Buddha and his disciples or the followers of other religions or philosophies in his time.

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This is only an anthology from the fourth of the Five Nikayas or Collected Teachings of the Buddha himself.
As the fourth of the five, it contains the numerical discourses of the Buddha. It is a record of the daily teachings of the Buddha and his disciples - monks, nuns and laypeople.

Translated from Pali by Nyanaponika Thera &Bhikkhu Bodhi

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Book Description
Giving a new translation and interpretation of the basic works of Vasubandhu, the author shows that Yogacara metaphysics is basically the same as that of the early Buddhism. The texts included herein are: (i) Madhyanta Vibhaga Karika Bhasya, (ii) Trisvabhavanirdesa, (iii) Trimsatika, and (iv) Vimsatika. (From the front flap of the book)

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This study of the Twenty Verses on the Great Vehicle and the Verses on the Heart of Dependent Origination provides readable translations of the texts, followed by text-critical material, edited Tibetan, and wide-ranging commentary. Detailed editions of and comments upon eighth- or ninth-century A.D. Dunhuang manuscripts of the Heart of Dependent Origination are included. Anyone interested in the second-century Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna will be interested in this book...(from backcover of the book).

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This is one of the most important treatises (Sastras) in Mahayana Buddhism. It deals with mind or consciousness matters. It's a guide to anyone who would like to live a pure and clear life in this impure world.

Translated from Chinese version of Paramartha by Yoshito Hakeda

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From the Publisher
This text is one of The Five Teachings of Maitreya, the future Buddha, who transmitted it to Arya Asanga after Asanga had gained the realization necessary to be entrusted with such instruction. It is regarded as very important as it presents in great detail and clarity the view which forms the basis of any Vajrayana and especially Mahamudra practice. Thus it builds a bridge between the Sutrayana and Vajrayana levels of the Buddha's teachings. The Commentary to it was composed by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye. Living through most of the nineteenth century, he became very famous for his profound learning and realization, and the compilation of what is now known as "The Five Great Treasures." The present translation is based upon the explanations of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, who is a living example of the ongoing tradition of the oral transmission.