In the Presence of Masters : Wisdom From 30 Contemporary Tibetan Buddhist Teachers

Thirty of the most creative, eloquent, and energetic Tibetan Buddhist teachers of Westerners in recent decades are featured in this collection of teachings that are certain to be highly treasured by all students of Buddhism. The contributors are masters who helped establish Buddhism in the West, founding centers in North America, Great Britain, Australia, and Europe; publishing books in English; and gaining recognition among Western Buddhists. Their teachings, drawn exclusively from the spoken word as given in talks and seminars, convey the directness and power for which the oral tradition is so valued in Buddhism. The book highlights the teachings of the practice lineages, the branch of Tibetan Buddhism that emphasizes meditation practice, personal experience, and spiritual realization. Selections are thematically organized, including topics such as the major approaches to the spiritual path, meditation and other practices, Buddhist ethics, tantric practice, and the role of the teacher. Includes the following teachers: Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche • Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche • Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche • Deshung Rinpoche • Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche • Drubwang Tsoknyi Rinpoche • Dudjom Rinpoche • Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche • The Dzogchen Pönlop Rinpoche • Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche • Gen Lamrimpa • The Third Jamgön Kongtrul Rinpoche • Kalu Rinpoche • Venerable Khandro Rinpoche • Khenpo Könchog Gyaltsen • Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche • Lama Lodö • Lama Thubten Yeshe Rinpoche • Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche • Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche • Ringu Tulku Rinpoche • Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche • Sogyal Rinpoche • Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche • Thinley Norbu Rinpoche • Thrangu Rinpoche • Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche • Tulku Thondup Rinpoche • Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche • Lama Zopa Rinpoche Thirty of the most creative, eloquent, and energetic Tibetan Buddhist teachers of Westerners in recent decades are featured in this collection of teachings that are certain to be highly treasured by all students of Buddhism. The contributors are masters who helped establish Buddhism in the West, founding centers in North America, Great Britain, Australia, and Europe; publishing books in English; and gaining recognition among Western Buddhists. Their teachings, drawn exclusively from the spoken word as given in talks and seminars, convey the directness and power for which the oral tradition is so valued in Buddhism. The book highlights the teachings of the practice lineages, the branch of Tibetan Buddhism that emphasizes meditation practice, personal experience, and spiritual realization. Selections are thematically organized, including topics such as the major approaches to the spiritual path, meditation and other practices, Buddhist ethics, tantric practice, and the role of the teacher. Includes the following teachers: Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche - ChOgyam Trungpa Rinpoche - ChOkyi Nyima Rinpoche - Deshung Rinpoche - Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche - Drubwang Tsoknyi Rinpoche - Dudjom Rinpoche - Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche - The Dzogchen POnlop Rinpoche - Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche - Gen Lamrimpa - The Third JamgOn Kongtrul Rinpoche - Kalu Rinpoche - Venerable Khandro Rinpoche - Khenpo KOnchog Gyaltsen - Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche - Lama LodO - Lama Thubten Yeshe Rinpoche - Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche - Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche - Ringu Tulku Rinpoche - Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche - Sogyal Rinpoche - Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche - Thinley Norbu Rinpoche - Thrangu Rinpoche - Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche - Tulku Thondup Rinpoche - Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche - Lama Zopa Rinpoche Part One. Introduction: The Buddha, His Life, His Aspects, And His Legacy -- The Three Vehicles -- How To Study The Buddha's Legacy. Part Two. Hinayana: View Of Hinayana -- Practice Of Hinayana. Part Three. Mahayana: The Great Vehicle -- The View Of Mahayana -- Practice Of Mahayana. Part Four. Vajrayana: Tantric Perspectives -- The Vajra Master -- Vajrayana Path -- Making The Journey. Part Five. Conclusion: Tibetan Buddhism In The West. Edited By Reginald A. Ray. A collection of Buddhist teachings offers wisdom taken directly from seminars and talks given to western students by famous Tibetan Buddhist masters and preserves the important aspects and power of the ancient Buddhist traditions of oral teachings. Original.