Spectrum of Ecstasy: Embracing the Five Wisdom Emotions of Vajrayana Buddhism: The Five Wisdom Emotions According to Vajrayana Buddhism - Softcover

Chogyam, Ngakpa

 
9781590300619: Spectrum of Ecstasy: Embracing the Five Wisdom Emotions of Vajrayana Buddhism: The Five Wisdom Emotions According to Vajrayana Buddhism
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1590300610 ISBN 13: 9781590300619
Publisher: Shambhala, 2003

Synopsis

Here two Western-born lamas of the Nyingma tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism explore what it means to be utterly emotionally alive. Written in contemporary, nonacademic language, this book is a radical challenge to the misconception that inner Vajrayana is primarily an esoteric system of ritual and liturgy. The authors teach that emotions can be embraced as a rich and profound opportunity for realization. This fiercely compassionate battle cry rallies all who are audacious enough to appreciate emotions for their supreme potential as vehicles for awakening.

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About the Author

Ngakpa Chögyam and Khandro Déchen, both Westerners, are teachers in the Nyingma School of Vajrayana Buddhism in the lineage of the Aro gTer. A married couple who teach together, they spend much of their time traveling and teaching in Europe and the United States. They live in Penarth, Wales.

From the Back Cover

Here two Western-born lamas of the Nyingma tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism explore what it means to be utterly emotionally alive. Written in contemporary, nonacademic language, this book is a radical challenge to the misconception that inner Vajrayana is primarily an esoteric system of ritual and liturgy. The authors teach that emotions can be embraced as a rich and profound opportunity for realization. This fiercely compassionate battle cry rallies all who are audacious enough to appreciate emotions for their supreme potential as vehicles for awakening.

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tern-born lamas of the Nyingma tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism explore what it means to be utterly emotionally alive. Written in contemporary, nonacademic language, this book is a radical challenge to the misconception that inner Vajrayana is primarily an esoteric system of ritual and liturgy. The authors teach that emotions can be embraced as a rich and profound opportunity for realization. This fiercely compassionate battle cry rallies all who are audacious enough to appreciate emotions for their supreme potential as vehicles for awakening.

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Publisher
Shambhala
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1590300610
ISBN 13 
9781590300619
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
336