The Wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism

by Reginald A. Ray

Short inspirational selections from the great masters of Tibetan Buddhism, past and present-now part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series.
Here is a portable collection of inspiring readings from the revered masters of Tibetan Buddhism. The Wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism includes quotations from major lineage figures from the past such as Padmasambhava, Atisha, Sakya Pandita, Marpa, Milarepa, and Tsongkhapa. Also featured are the writings of masters from contemporary times including the Dalai Lama, Dudjom Rinpoche, Khyentse Rinpoche, Sakya Tridzin, Chogyam Trungpa, and others. Topics include cultivating compassion, letting go of ego, learning to become more alert and present in our lives, and developing a clear perception of our own true nature.
This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series. The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.

Genres: Buddhism, Philosophy, Religion

240 pages, Paperback

Published December 12, 2017

Reviews

[Sadhna H · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciated this book for what it is, gentle insights and reminders for those on a spiritual path. The quotes (mostly from monks and milarepas) are thoughtful and beautiful reminders of compassion, mindfulness and humility in day to day, worldly life. All that being said, the insights didn’t necessarily feel ground breaking or deeply transformative, not that it has to. It reinforced what I already knew rather than opening anything radically new. Still, some beautiful reminders and an overall comforting read.

[Ankur Jajoo · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a beautiful collection of all the fascinating reflections from practitioners, and the way it is segregated and indexed is helpful, as it takes you from the experiences you encounter at the beginning of the practice to the stage where you reach realisation. This is helpful and can be really helpful when you start meditating on different things. This way, you know what to meditate upon next. Although these are very personal processes, they help and are very useful as a roadmap for the same.

[Isaac Perez Moncho · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a concise book which contains little pieces of wisdom based on Buddhism.
I bet that every reader will have different takes from the words in the book; for me, it had a few words from different Buddhist figures that resonated with me. For others, it would be different ones.
I didn't find the books as deeply insightful, but it did have a couple of useful insights.

[Jolly Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting collection of quotes from some of the most renown teachers from Tibetan Buddhism. While this text is probably difficult to read as a first introduction into Tibetan Buddhism, it’s a wonderful refreshed for those who understand the basic concepts and want to start diving down deeper. Would certainly recommend.

[Artemis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I study Buddhism as a hobby sometimes and this book was written in an interesting way that provided more insight. Glad I read it.

[Anne Kadet · Rating 3 out of 5]

A few helpful things.