The Practice of the Six Yogas of Naropa

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Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-07-10
Publisher(s): Snow Lion
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Summary

"This book on the Six Yogas contains important texts on this esoteric doctrine, including original Indian works by Tilopa and Naropa, and writings by great Tibetan lamas. It contains an important practice manual on the Six Yogas as well as other works that discuss the practices, their context, and the historical continuity of this most important tradition."--BOOK JACKET.

Author Biography

Glenn H. Mullin is an internationally renowned Tibetologist, author, and expert on Buddhist meditation. He lived in Dharamsala, India, the home of the Dalai Lama, for many years, where he studied Tibetan language, literature, yoga, and meditation under twenty-five of the greatest masters of Tibet. He is the author of over fifteen books on Buddhist topics and has led many pilgrimages to Nepal and Tibet. He now divides his time between writing, lecturing, giving, workshops, and leading pilgrimages to the power places of Central Asia.

Table of Contents

Preface 7(4)
Technical Note 11(2)
Translator's Introduction 13(10)
1 The Oral Instruction of the Six Yogas
by the Indian Mahasiddha Tilopa (988-1069)
23(8)
2 Vajra Verses of the Whispered Tradition
by the Indian Mahasiddha Naropa (1016-1100)
31(12)
3 Notes on A Book of Three Inspirations
by Jey Sherab Gyatso (1803-1875)
43(28)
4 Handprints of the Profound Path of the Six Yogas of Naropa: A Source of Every Realization
by Gyalwa Wensapa (1505-1566)
71(22)
5 A Practice Manual on the Six Yogas of Naropa: Taking the Practice in Hand
by Lama Jey Tsongkhapa (1357-1419)
93(44)
6 The Golden Key: A Profound Guide to the Six Yogas of Naropa
by the First Panchen Lama (1568-1662)
137(18)
Notes 155(12)
Glossary: Tibetan Personal and Place Names 167(4)
Texts Quoted 171

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