This book offers the reader an in-depth contemporary rendition of the original works of the 12th century Tibetan teacher and master, Gampopa.
Contemplative Contemporary Commentaries of Gampopa's Root Text
Offers reader a contemporary rendition of Gampopa's book, which has inspired thousands of Vajrayana, or Essence Mahamudra, practitioners. This book intends to touch the hearts and clarify the minds of a generation of erstwhile disciples, irrespective of the preferred dharma-vehicle chosen, or deity espoused.
This book renders golden homage to the esteemed 12th century Tibetan master and teacher Gampopa. B Simhananda. It offers the reader an in-depth contemporary rendition of Gampopa's original book, which has inspired within the last nine centuries thousands of Vajrayana, or Essence Mahamudra, practitioners. In his astute contemplative commentaries, the author has consistently kept true to the spirit of Gampopa's treasured work, which over the ages, has proven to be an essential study companion for all students on the arduous climb to the peak of illumination and ultimate clarity. All things being subject to cyclic recurrence, this remarkably modern rendition of the small Gampopa masterpiece is once more proving to be an indispensable tool on the progressive path to freedom. It is spiritually bound to touch the heart and clarify the mind of the present-day generation of erstwhile disciples, irrespective of the preferred dharma-vehicle chosen, or deity espoused.
Professional Reviews
Lama Surya Das
It is beautifully done and a real contribution to litterature. I have been recommending the book to my students.
Midwest Book Reviews
The timeless wisdom of a Tibetan Buddhism master is superbly preserved and presented in this classic work.
TCM Reviews
B. Simhananda seeks to bring Gampopa’s Sublime Considerations to a new generation. To some extent the entries have been expanded or updated to make the material more relevant to modern life. However, as with all such enlighten material, the original voice is clear and untouched by time.
Poetry. Various urgent, lively, and sometimes haunting poems appear here alongside stark black and white photos of Jones' homeless subjects. Jones takes on the plight of the homeless in different voices, echoing the thoughts of people on the streets,
Poetry. Various urgent, lively, and sometimes haunting poems appear here alongside stark black and white photos of Jones' homeless subjects. Jones takes on the plight of the homeless in different voices, echoing the thoughts of people on the streets,