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Luminous Bliss: Self-realisation through Meditation
The aim and distant goal of the Buddhist spiritual path is enlightenment or Buddhahood. The enlightened mind is described as blissful and radiant. Along the path to this ultimate goal are meditational practices designed to help reduce suffering, increase happiness and bring about fundamental changes in ourselves. In order to make fundamental change we must gain a deeper understanding of our mind. Written by an internationally acclaimed teacher and an authentic lineage holder, Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche the 9th describes the path and practices within the Mahamudra tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The path and practices help us understand and clarifying our mind.
34 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2020
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Traleg Kyabgon
39 books46 followersTraleg Kyabgon Rinpoche (1955–2012) was the ninth incarnation of the Traleg tulku line, a line of high lamas in the Kagyu lineage of Vajrayana. He was a pioneer in bringing Tibetan Buddhism to Australia.
Traleg Rinpoche was born in 1955 in Kham (Eastern Tibet), and two years later was recognized by HH 16th Gyalwa Karmapa as the ninth incarnation of the Traleg Tulkus and enthroned as the Abbot of the Thrangu monastery. He was taken to safety in India during the 1959 Chinese Communists invasion of Tibet. There he was given a traditional tulku education, supplemented by five years of schooling at Sanskrit University in Varanasi, India. He lived and studied for several years at Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim, the main seat in exile of the Kagyu Lineage. He died on July 24, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.
In 1980 Rinpoche transmitted the Dharma in Australia where he established Kagyu E-vam Buddhist Institute in Melbourne. He relinquished his monastic vows, became a lay teacher and married. He earned a Masters degree in Comparative Philosophy from La Trobe University. In 1989, he taught extensively at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, visiting the North American affiliates of HH Gyalwa Karmapa. In 2004 he established the Evam Institute in New York in Chatham, NY. He also taught extensively in the Karma Thegsum Choling network of the Karmapa's centers and at Shambhala Buddhist centers. His wife, Felicity Lodro, is also an active dharma teacher.
Traleg Rinpoche was born in 1955 in Kham (Eastern Tibet), and two years later was recognized by HH 16th Gyalwa Karmapa as the ninth incarnation of the Traleg Tulkus and enthroned as the Abbot of the Thrangu monastery. He was taken to safety in India during the 1959 Chinese Communists invasion of Tibet. There he was given a traditional tulku education, supplemented by five years of schooling at Sanskrit University in Varanasi, India. He lived and studied for several years at Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim, the main seat in exile of the Kagyu Lineage. He died on July 24, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.
In 1980 Rinpoche transmitted the Dharma in Australia where he established Kagyu E-vam Buddhist Institute in Melbourne. He relinquished his monastic vows, became a lay teacher and married. He earned a Masters degree in Comparative Philosophy from La Trobe University. In 1989, he taught extensively at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, visiting the North American affiliates of HH Gyalwa Karmapa. In 2004 he established the Evam Institute in New York in Chatham, NY. He also taught extensively in the Karma Thegsum Choling network of the Karmapa's centers and at Shambhala Buddhist centers. His wife, Felicity Lodro, is also an active dharma teacher.
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July 28, 2023
Presents an excellent introduction to the profound path of Mahamudra within Tibetan Buddhism. Traleg Rinpoche's remarkable ability to convey complex teachings in lucid and accessible English makes this book a valuable resource for seekers of all levels. With clarity and depth, Rinpoche guides readers through the transformative practices of Mahamudra, providing a clear understanding of its principles and techniques. Whether new to Tibetan Buddhism or experienced practitioners, readers will find this book to be an invaluable Dharma companion.
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