Gema del corazón: Las prácticas esenciales del budismo kadampa

by Kelsang Gyatso

En este libro se presentan dos prácticas reveladas por Manyhushri, el Buda de la Sabiduría. La primera es un yoga especial del maestro en el cual visualizamos a nuestro Guía Espiritual bajo el aspecto de Yhe Tsongkhapa, emanación de Buda Manyhushri. Por medio de esta práctica podemos purificar nuestras faltas, acumular méritos y recibir bendiciones. De este modo alcanzaremos con facilidad todas las realizaciones de las etapas del camino del sutra y del tantra y, en particular, adquiriremos una sabiduría de Dharma muy especial.
La segunda práctica es un método para confiar en el Protector del Dharma. Con ella podemos superar los obstáculos en nuestro adiestramiento espiritual y crear las condiciones favorables para cultivar y aumentar nuestras realizaciones puras de Dharma.
Estas dos prácticas constituyen las prácticas esenciales de la Nueva Tradición Kadampa de budismo mahayana. Ambas están incluidas en la sadhana Gema del Corazón, que se encuentra en el apéndice 3. Si practicamos esta sadhana con regularidad y sinceridad, llenaremos de significado nuestro precioso renacimiento humano y sin lugar a dudas recogeremos una rica cosecha de realizaciones puras de Dharma. Finalmente, experimentaremos el gozo supremo de la iluminación total.

Genres: Buddhism, Spirituality, Prayer, Religion

261 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

*'Geshe' is a Tibetan Buddhist academic degree for monks and nuns.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche is a fully accomplished meditation Master and internationally renowned Teacher of Buddhism who has pioneered the introduction of modern Buddhism into contemporary society. Presenting Buddha’s teachings in a way that is relevant and suitable for modern people with busy lives, he shows how these teachings can be used by anyone, Buddhist or non-Buddhist, to solve problems, improve relationships and eventually attain a deep and lasting inner peace and happiness.

He has also created all the conditions necessary to support the study and practice of Buddhism in modern society: writing 22 highly acclaimed books that perfectly transmit the ancient wisdom of Buddha; establishing over 1,200 Kadampa Buddhist centers and groups throughout the world; developing modern study programmes; training qualified Teachers; and establishing local, national and international courses, festivals and retreats. Through all these and other activities Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche is giving new life to Buddhism, enabling people everywhere to discover inner peace and happiness through Buddha’s teachings, thereby bringing greater peace to a troubled world.

The term "Rinpoche," added to Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's name, is a Tibetan word that means "Precious One," and has been added as a mark of deepest respect.

To discover more about Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s compassionate vision and activities visit http://tharpa.com/us/benefit-all-worl....

Reviews

[Hein Htet Kyaw]

I came across Kadampa Buddhism in Australia around 2019. Seems alright. I studied a bit. At that time, I was not a radical materialist and was really into Zen, so I gave it a try. But it's too supernatural, just like other Tibetan Buddhism. The origins of Kadampa Buddhism can be traced back to a dispute over the existence of a deity.

This book will tell you the main tenets of Kadampa Buddhist Tradition. Since they're minority dissent among Tibetan Buddhism, I still give them my solidarity even though I am not impressed by the content of this Buddhist sect.

[Gianmichael Salvato]

Bringing access to the two foundational practices of the New kadampa Tradition of Mahayana Buddhism, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's Heart Jewel beautifully presents Tsongkhapa's Guru Yoga sadhana and the timeless method for relying upon the Pure Dharma Protector. Explaining these in great detail, with clear and concise instruction, Geshe-la makes it possible for practitioners to make the most of this precious incarnation to gain merit and progress toward realisation.

[Turquoise Brennan]

helping me to understand the meaning behind certain gurus and unfamiliar terms. the sadhanas in the appendix are helpful.

[Nick Ball]

Awful. Don't believe the 5 star reviews, they're mainly written by New Kadampa cult members

[Lightwhisper]

Interessante para conhecer mais sobre esta religião, bastante detalhado.