A Lamp to Illuminate the Five Stages: Teachings on Guhyasamaja Tantra by Tsongkh

Description: A Lamp to Illuminate the Five Stages by Tsongkhapa Tsongkhapas A Lamp to Illuminate the Five Stages (1419) is a comprehensive presentation of the highest yoga class of Buddhist tantra, especially the key practices - the so-called five stages (pancakrama) - of the advanced phase of Guhyasamaja tantra. Beginning with a thorough examination of the Indian sources, Tsongkhapa draws particularly from the writings of Nagarjuna, Aryadeva, Candrakirti, and Naropa to develop a definitive understanding of the Vajrayana completion stage. Whereas in the generation stage, meditators visualize the Buddha in the form of the deity residing in a mandala palace, in the completion stage discussed in the present volume, meditators transcend ordinary consciousness and actualize the state of a buddha themselves. Among other things, Tsongkhapas work covers the subtle human physiology of channels and winds along with the process of dying, the bardo, and rebirth. This definitive statement on Guhyasamaja tantra profoundly affected the course of Buddhist practice in Tibet. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Tsongkhapa Losang Dragpa (1357-1419) is arguably the finest scholar-practitioner produced by the Buddhism of Tibet. Renowned for both his written works and his meditative accomplishments, he founded the Gelug school, which produced the lineage of the Dalai Lamas. Gavin Kilty has been a full-time translator for the Institute of Tibetan Classics since 2001. Before that he lived in Dharamsala, India, for fourteen years, where he spent eight years training in the traditional Geluk monastic curriculum through the medium of class and debate at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics. He also teaches Tibetan language courses in India, Nepal, and elsewhere, and is a translation reviewer for the organization 84000, Translating the Words of the Buddha. Review "A work of singular importance. Gavin Kiltys masterful English translation is a gem that will deeply enrich the lives of many generations of readers."--Art Engle, Fellow at Tsadra Foundation"Another masterful translation by Gavin Kilty! The teaching of Guhyasamaja Tantra is the fundamental purpose of the Gelukpa tantric colleges, and Tsongkhapas Lamp is the foundational guide through this most profound system. Gavin Kilty has again presented us with a most accessible, accurate rendering of this central text in lucid translation."--Jeffrey Hopkins, Emeritus Professor of Tibetan Studies, University of Virginia"The Guhyasamaja Tantra and its circle of texts changed the face of tantric Buddhism. Kiltys translation is at once accurate and a pleasure to read. It represents a major contribution to our growing knowledge of this profound and beautiful tradition and will be valued by scholars and practitioners alike for many years to come."--Jacob P. Dalton, UC Berkeley, author of Tibetan Tantric Manuscripts from Dunhuang"This important work, the great Tsongkhapas final major masterpiece, brings to English readers the most authoritative account of the highest, most esoteric practice of Tibetan Buddhism. Gavin Kilty should be congratulated for having produced a highly readable translation of a very difficult and complex text."--Daniel Cozort, Dickinson College, author of Highest Yoga Tantra"Tsongkhapas Lamp to Illuminate the Five Stages stands as one of the greatest literary contributions to the genre of highest yoga tantra ever written. In his translation of this extremely profound text, Gavin Kilty has successfully captured both its meaning and eloquence with such precision and grace that it will stand as the benchmark to which future translations of similar material must aspire."--David Gonsalez, translator of Source of Supreme Bliss"Working from an extremely difficult Tibetan text, Gavin Kilty has succeeded in making his translation readable and comprehensible while at the same time most careful and accurate. I read Kiltys translation alongside the Tibetan and believe it to be the kind of exemplary achievement every translator should aspire to."--Yael Bentor, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Review Quote Working from an extremely difficult Tibetan text, Gavin Kilty has succeeded in making his translation readable and comprehensible while at the same time most careful and accurate. I read Kiltys translation alongside the Tibetan and believe it to be the kind of exemplary achievement every translator should aspire to." Details ISBN0861714547 Author Tsongkhapa Series Library of Tibetan Classics Language English ISBN-10 0861714547 ISBN-13 9780861714544 Media Book Format Hardcover Translator Gavin Kilty Series Number 15 Year 2013 Short Title LAMP TO ILLUMINATE 5 STAGES Subtitle Teachings on Guhyasamaja Tantra Edited by Jinpa, Thupten Imprint Wisdom Publications,U.S. Place of Publication Somerville Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2013-04-16 NZ Release Date 2013-04-16 US Release Date 2013-04-16 UK Release Date 2013-04-16 Pages 768 Publisher Wisdom Publications,U.S. Publication Date 2013-04-16 DEWEY 294.3925 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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