Buddhism in the Tibetan Tradition: A Guide - Softcover

Gyatso, Geshe Kelsang

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0710202423 ISBN 13: 9780710202420

Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1986

Synopsis

A clear and straightforward introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, this book presents the basic teachings of Buddha in a way that people can readily comprehend and put into practice in their daily lives. Topics such as reincarnation, actions and their effects, emptiness, liberation and enlightenment are discussed.

Designed primarily for those coming to the subject for the first time, the book also offers new insights for the more advanced student of Tibetan Buddhism.   Originally published in 1989.

About this title

About the Author:

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was born in Tibet in 1931 and is a fully qualified meditation master. Ordained a monk at the age of eight, he studied Sutra and Tantra at Sera College. He was invited to England in 1977 by the Manjushri Institute, and in 1979 he founded the Madhyamaka Centre in York and became its spiritual director.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0710202423
• ISBN 13: 9780710202420
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144