Insight Into Emptiness - Softcover

Khensur Jampa Tegchok

Softcover

ISBN 10: 161429013X ISBN 13: 9781614290131

Publisher: Wisdom Publications,U.S., 2012

Synopsis

A former abbot of one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world, Khensur Jampa Tegchok has been teaching Westerners about Buddhism since the 1970s. With a deep respect for the intellectual capacity of his Western students, Khensur Tegchok here unpacks with great erudition Buddhism s animating philosophical principle the emptiness of all appearances. Instead of commenting on a text or relying on a traditional framework, Insight into Emptiness uses accessible language specifically tailored to the Western mind. Engagingly edited by bestselling author Thubten Chodron, emptiness is here approached from a host of angles far beyond most treatments of the subject, while never sacrificing its conversational approach, and brings the reader into the heart of insight meditation.

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Review:

"It is wonderful to see these authoritative and extremely clear teachings. They ease us, step by step, into deeper understanding of emptiness and its liberating power. Highly recommended!"--Guy Newland, author of Introduction to Emptiness

"This jewel of a book contains the essence of the teachings on emptiness that Khensur Jampa Tegchog has been imparting to Westerners for over thirty years, opening the door to this challenging topic for thousands of people. His approach is straightforward, down-to-earth, compassionate, and rich with practical examples that help to clarify the most profound and complex points."--Ven. Sangye Khadro, author of Awakening a Kind Heart

"Khensur Rinpoche Jampa Tegchok is renowned among the great monastic universities for his keen understanding of philosophy, and of Madhyamaka in particular. Here you will find vital points and reasoning for a clear understanding of emptiness."--Lama Zopa Rinpoche, author of How to Be Happy

"One of the best introductions to the philosophy of emptiness I have ever read."--Jose Ignacio Cabezón, Dalai Lama Professor and Chair, Religious Studies Department, UC Santa Barbara

From the Back Cover:

"This is one of the best introductions to the philosophy of emptiness I have ever read. Although many books about emptiness now exist in Western languages, few manage to convey the meaning of this profound idea as clearly as Insight Into Emptiness. Khensur Jampa Tegchok manages to explain even the most difficult aspects of Middle Way thought in a way that is both accessible and lucid."
--Jose Ignacio Cabezon, religious studies department chair, UC Santa Barbara
"Khensur Rinpoche Jampa Tegchok is renowned among the great monastic universities for his keen understanding of philosophy, and of Madhyamaka in particular. Here you will find vital points and reasoning for a clear understanding of emptiness."
--Lama Zopa Rinpoche, author of "Transforming Problems into Happiness"
"This jewel of a book contains the essence of the teachings on emptiness that Khensur Jampa Tegchog has been imparting to Westerners for over thirty years."
--Kathleen McDonald, author of "How to Meditate"
"It is wonderful to see these authoritative and extremely clear teachings. They ease us, step by step, into deeper understanding of emptiness and its liberating power. Highly recommended!"
--Guy Newland, author of "Introduction to Emptiness"
Khensur Jampa Tegchok became a monk at the age of eight. He studied all the major Buddhist treatises at Sera Je Monastery in Tibet and received the Acharya degree in Varanasi. In 1993, His Holiness the Dalai Lama appointed him the abbot of Je College of Sera Monastic University in India, a position he held for six years. Both a scholar and practitioner, he is a a beloved teacher who has taught at many Dharma centers in the West and is the author of "Transforming Adversity into Joy and Courage" and "The Kindness of Others."
Thubten Chodron is the founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey in eastern Washington and has an active teaching schedule worldwide. She is the author of "Buddhism for Beginners," " Working with Anger," and "How to Free Your Mind."

About this edition

• Publisher: Wisdom Publications,U.S.
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 161429013X
• ISBN 13: 9781614290131
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336