Leap Like a Tiger, Walk Like a Tortoise

by Jampa Thaye

This is a simple but profound introduction to Buddhist thought, covering many issues which might concern those in the process of making a commitment to travelling the Buddhist path. The title of the book derives from a Tibetan saying that one must first leap like a tiger in order to gain an overview of the entire path of Lord Buddha and then walk like a tortoise as one gradually treads the path to spiritual realisation.

56 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 1994

About the author

Lama Jampa Thaye is a scholar and meditation master trained in the Sakya and Karma Kagyu traditions of Buddhism. He is authorized as a Lama and Vajrayana master by his two main teachers Karma Thinley Rinpoche and His Holiness Sakya Trizin.

Reviews

[Alistair Turnbull · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about meditation. It is really simple to access in a Question and Answer style with practical guidance on meditation written in a very approachable tone.

The 'value-added' element of this book is that it is written by an authentic and very experienced Buddhist teacher, so it has invaluable depth of meaning, insight and effect. The meaning of meditation is that it is far more effective, when done alongside living a compassionate life. The insight you may well gain from this book is that we have no tangible, intrinsic 'selves' that need act as barriers to our spiritual progress. And the effect of understanding meditation as a Buddhist does is that you may well find a deeper happiness and peace than you would, if you had just followed a non-Buddhist course in meditation.

This lovely book gives its readers opportunities to find balance in meditation and on a Buddhist spiritual path.