Jamgon Mipham
White Lotus: An Explanation of the Seven-Line Prayer to Guru Padmasambhava
- ISBN 13:
- 9781611802931
- author:
- Jamgon Mipham
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Shambhala Publications Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1 x 19.6 cm
- Genre:
- Religion & Spirituality, Buddhism, Tibetan
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Seven-Line Prayer to Guru Padmasambhava is one of the most well-known prayers in the Tibetan Buddhist world. This commentary provides an unusual and rare insight into its significance, exploring the practice of guru-yoga and its importance in the tantric path. Guru-yoga is a crucial preliminary practice that aims to purify and deepen the student's relationship with their teacher. It involves cultivating devotion to the guru and blending one's mind with their enlightened mind. This practice is considered vital by many Tibetan Buddhist masters, including Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, who saw it as the most effective way to achieve enlightenment. This commentary offers a unique perspective on the Seven-Line Prayer, revealing its hidden meaning and significance. The author's use of language suggests that this work may be a treasure teaching, specifically a "mind-treasure" or gongter, offering readers a rare glimpse into the heart of Tibetan Buddhist practice.
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