The Union of Bliss and Emptiness : A Commentary on the Lama Choepa Guru Yoga Practice

Guru yoga is the foundation for the whole tantric structure;it is the force that gives vitality to a serious practitioner's meditation. Guru Yoga is an important aspect of the tantric practice of Mahayana Buddhism and the foundation on which the whole tantric structure is built; it is also the force that gives vitality to a practitioner's meditation. Unlike other systems, tantric meditation depends largely upon inspiration transmitted in an unbroken lineage through a living person, the teacher. Who better than the Dalai Lama can provide a proper understanding of this practice for Tibetan Buddhists. Contents 6 Preface 8 Chapter One Introduction 12 Chapter Two Preliminaries 34 Chapter Three Visualization of the Merit Field 64 Chapter Four Seven-Limbed Practice 94 Chapter Five Praise and Requests 118 Chapter Six Reviewing the Entire Stages of the Path 140 Chapter Seven Dissolving the Merit Field 176 Chapter Eight Dedication 178 Notes 180 Bibliography of Works Cited 184 Index 188 0937938696,9780937938690 The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso ; Translated By Thupten Jinpa. Cover Title: The Union Of Bliss & Emptiness. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. [183]-185.