Discover succinct instructions for ending the habits that cause you so much suffering in this contemporary exploration of a foundational four-line teaching from Vajrayana Buddhism.How do we break free from the habits and compulsions that bring us suffering? In the 12th century, Sakya Drakpa Gyeltsen penned four short but significant lines, known as Parting from the Four Attachments, offering a concise guide to becoming a genuine dharma practitioner and charting a path to enlightenment.
In
The Flowing River of Dharma, Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo offer a fresh, contemporary exploration of this foundational text, drawing on insights from Anyen Rinpoches teacher, Khenchen Tsara Dharmakirti Rinpoche, and a cave-dwelling hermit known as Lama TsepelIntroducing the rimé movement, which promotes cross-traditional learning to uncover core teachings, the authors use this approach to offer a comprehensive review of the text, referring to teachings from a variety of traditions, including The Four Dharmas of Gampopa, as well as texts from the Longchen Nyingthig lineage and Nyingma, Sakya, and Kagyu schools.
With clear language and a candid look at the challenges of dharma practice, the authors delve into the power of renunciation, understanding samsaras true nature, and cultivating bodhicittathe altruistic intent to relieve others sufferingas pathways to genuine happinessBuddhists of all backgrounds will discover how these
lojong (mind training) teachings can anchor us firmly on the path and ensure that we dont stray from it until we reach complete liberation.
| Format |
Häftad |
| Omfång |
160 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2025-11-18 |
| ISBN |
9781645473626 |
