The Buddhist Path: A Practical Guide from the Nyingma Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism

by Palden Sherab, Tsewang Dongyal

An accessible and practical introduction to Tibetan Buddhism as practiced in the Nyingma or 'ancient' tradition, The Buddhist Path presents for us the proper way of cultivating intellect and heart so that our true nature can manifest. The authors provide clear explanations and methods that reveal how the mind functions and what its essence, our primordial nature, is. They impart detailed instructions on how to meditate, using methods ranging from generating calm abiding to the tantric techniques of visualization, mantra, and formless meditation.

Genres: Buddhism, Religion

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 16, 2010

About the author

Venerable Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche (དཔལ་ལྡན་ཤེས་རབ dpal ldan shes rab) was a scholar and lama in the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism particularly well known for his texts and teachings on Dzogchen. He was a close student of Dudjom Rinpoche and a frequent collaborator with his brother Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal, with whom he taught regularly in upstate New York.

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful place to begin with the concepts of Buddhist practice. If you don't know where to start, start here. I've had the honor of visiting the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center and am grateful for these experiences and this text that was recommended to me by a dear friend. Om Mani Padme Hum ❤

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an introduction to Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. It's a small book, and covers basic introductory topics in clear and simple language.

[dp · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Bradley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got to meet one of the authors, Khenpo Rinpoche. It was a pleasure talking with him and he had some insightful succinct things to say on the Buddhist path, just as his book does, co-written with his now-deceased older brother. This is a nice overview, and in some ways this is all you need if you want to learn about Buddhism. Sometimes though, I prefer referring to texts that go into more detail on things such as meditation, breathing, etc. A helpful book that gets at the basic aspects of Buddhism. These are Tibetan gurus.