Insight into Emptiness
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (751 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 161429013X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 296 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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His approach is straightforward, down-to-earth, compassionate, and rich with practical examples that help to clarify the most profound and complex points." (Ven. They ease us, step by step, into deeper understanding of emptiness and its liberating power. Here you will find vital points and reasoning for a clear understanding of emptiness." (Lama Zopa Rinpoche, author of How to Be Happy)"One of the best introductions to the philosophy of emptiness I have ever read." (Jose Ignacio Cabezón, Dalai Lama Professor and Chair, Religious Studies Department, UC Santa Barbara)"It is wonderful to see these authoritative and extremely clear teachings. Most interestingly, the quality of this book signals another step in the development of Buddhism in the West: when a highly respected Tibetan teacher is able to transmit to English speakers clearly the essential points of the Gelug presentation of emptiness, aided by serious and respect
With a deep respect for the intellectual capacity of his students, Khensur Tegchok here unpacks with great erudition Buddhism's animating philosophical principle - the emptiness of all appearances. A former abbot of one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world, Khensur Jampa Tegchok has been teaching Westerners about Buddhism since the 1970s. Engagingly edited by bestselling author Thubten Chodron, emptiness is here approached from a host of angles far beyond most treatments of the subject, while never sacrificing its conversational approach.
An arrow straight to the heart laura Castaneda I asked a couple of emptiness questions via e-mail to bhikshuni Ven. Samten at Sravasti Abbey (Washington). She's the closest link I have to Ven. Thubten Chodron, whom I deeply admire and respect (though I don't know her in person yet). Ven. Samten generously suggested that I read "Insight into Emptiness" seeking answers.I bought the book the exact day she . Three Stars Beth Not a quick read for sure. Still in process of reading.. Excellent! adam milan Truly an excellent intro (and then some) to Emptiness. In depth enough to deeply ground you in liberating concepts but not so exhaustive that you're left in conceptual no-mans land. This book condenses a lifetime of study, experience and blessings for our benefit. It really is an exceedingly wonderful offering, intelligent and mind opening but plain spoken