The Essence Of Vajrayana: The Highest Yoga Tantra Practice Of Heruka Body Mandala Vajrayana Highest Yoga Tantra Practice Of Heruka Body Mandala

"Essence of Vajrayana" is the first complete explanation in English of the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Heruka body mandala. Buddha Heruka is a manifestation of all the Buddhas' enlightened compassion, and by relying upon him we can swiftly attain a pure selfless joy and bring true happiness to others. In Part One, Geshe Kelsang explains with great clarity and precision how we can practise the sublime meditations of Heruka body mandala, and thereby gradually transform our ordinary world and experiences into the transcendental reality of a Buddha. Then, in Part Two, he provides definitive instructions on the completion stage practices that lead to the supreme bliss of full enlightenment in this one lifetime. This is a treasury of practical instructions for those seriously interested in following the Tantric path. Contents 7 Illustrations 9 Acknowledgements 11 Preface 12 PART ONE: Generation Stage 16 Preliminary Explanation 18 Training in the Basic Practices 34 The Yoga of the Guru 50 Bringing the Three Bodies into the Path 92 Checking Meditation on the Mandala and Basis Heruka 104 Generating the Mandala and Deities of the Body Mandala 116 The Actual Generation Stage Meditation 154 The Concluding Practices 170 PART TWO: Completion Stage 200 Preliminary Explanation 202 The Five Stages of Completion Stage 210 Dedication 230 Appendix 231 Appendix I - The Condensed Meaning of the Commentary 232 Appendix II - Sadhanas 244 Essence of Vajrayana 246 Condensed Essence of Vajrayana 310 Assembly of Good Fortune 332 Heruka Retreat Preliminary Jewel 352 Heruka Body Mandala Burning Offering 362 Union of No More Learning 430 Appendix III : Diagrams and Illustrations 473 The Celestial Mansion 474 Deity Charts 478 Seed-letters 483 Ritual Objects 492 Glossary 500 Bibliography 512 Index 516 Buddhism,Mahayana,Varjayana,Tantric Pactice. Heruka (Buddhist deity Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. English And Sanskrit (romanized).