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Indestructible Truth

The Living Spirituality of Tibetan Buddhism
Ray, Reginald A. (Book - 2002)
Average Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5.
Indestructible Truth


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Here is one of the most thorough and accessible introductions to the Tibetan Buddhist worldview ever written. INDESTRUCTIBLE TRUTH leads the reader into the vast and colourful world of Tibetan Buddhism, including history, philosophy, and meditation practices, presented as elements of a practical living

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Here is one of the most thorough and accessible introductions to the Tibetan Buddhist worldview ever written. INDESTRUCTIBLE TRUTH leads the reader into the vast and colourful world of Tibetan Buddhism, including history, philosophy, and meditation practices, presented as elements of a practical living spirituality. Reginald A. Ray Ph.D., elucidates complex and sophisticated teachings and practices in a nontechnical language, using engaging stories and personal anecdotes to illustrate his points. INDESTRUCTIBLE TRUTH shows Tibetan Buddhism in its traditional form but also reveals how it is readily applicable to the problems and challenges of modern life in the West. In INDESTRUCTIBLE TRUTH, the reader is introduced to Tibetan Buddhism not as an exotic religion, but as an expression of human spirituality that is having a profound impact on the modern world. In addition it presents meditation and the practice of the spiritual life, paying special attention to the 'Practice Lineage' of the Kagyu and Nyingma schools, and to the unconvential hermits, yogis, and saints which have been so important to Tibetan tradition.

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Author: Ray, Reginald A.
Title: Indestructible truth
the living spirituality of Tibetan Buddhism
Publisher: Shambhala
Imprint: Boston - Shambhala
Pages: 495
Series:
ISBN: 9781570629105, 1570629102
Language: English
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 471-475) and index
Cosmos and its inhabitants -- Living in the sacred cosmos -- The Indian wellspring -- Foundations: the early spreading -- Nyingma: the ancient school -- The later spreading: Kadam and Sakya -- The later spreading: Kagyü -- Modern traditions: Geluk -- Modern traditions: The Ri-me (Nonsectarian) Movement -- Hinayana: the view -- Hinayana: the practice and result -- Mahayana: the view -- Mahayana: the practice and result -- The first turning: Abhidharma -- The second turning: Madhyamaka -- The third turning: Buddha-Nature
Statement of responsibility: Reginald A. Ray
Characteristics: x, 495 p. :,ill. ;,23 cm
Author (Original Script): Ray, Reginald A.
Library Identifier 2765516
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  • GardenGranny2050 rated this: 3 stars out of 5.

A textbook for Buddhism 101, but not horribly dry. A slow read, so I'ts going on my 'Worth Rereading' List.

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