Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of DesireWhat is tantra? Who is qualified to practice it? How should it be practiced? What are the results? According to Buddhism, every human being has the potential to achieve profound and lasting happiness. And according to the tantric teachings of Buddhism, this remarkable transformation can be realized very quickly if we utilize all aspects of our human energy - especially the energy of our desires. Introduction to Tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. This new edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by Philip Glass and a new cover design, but leaves untouched Lama Yeshe's excellent original text, edited by Jonathan Landaw. Tantra recognizes that the powerful energy aroused by our desire is an indispensable resource for the spiritual path. It is precisely because our lives are so inseparably linked with desire that we must make use of desire's tremendous energy not just for pleasure, but to transform our lives. Lama Yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and self-discovery, with a vision of reality that is simple, clear, and extremely relevant to twenty-first century life. |
Contents
Foreword by Philip Glass 1 Basic Purity | |
Desire and Happiness | |
Pleasure Disappointment and Fulfillment | |
Overthrowing the Tyranny of Ordinary Appearances | |
Emerging from Dissatisfaction | |
Opening the Heart | |
Dissolving SelfCreated Limitations | |
Clear Spaciousness of Mind | |
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