{"product_id":"the-tantric-path-of-indestructible-wakefulness-by-chogyam-trungpa-discounted","title":"The Tantric Path of Indestructible Wakefulness by Chogyam Trungpa (DISCOUNTED)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: This item has been discounted 10% due to very minor damage to the book jacket. There is a small puncture on the spine of the jacket with some scuff marks. The book itself is in perfect condition. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma\u003c\/em\u003e represents meditation master Chögyam Trungpa’s greatest contribution to Western Buddhism. This three-volume collection presents in lively, relevant language the comprehensive teachings of the Tibetan Buddhist path of the hinayana, mahayana, and vajrayana. This work will resonate with new students of Buddhism as well as the most senior students.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe third volume, \u003cem\u003eThe Tantric Path of Indestructible Wakefulness\u003c\/em\u003e, presents the vajrayana teachings of the tantric path. The vajrayana, or “diamond vehicle,” also referred to as tantra, draws upon and extends the teachings of the hinayana and mahayana. As with the hinayana and the mahayana, the formal acceptance into the vajrayana is marked by a vow, in this case the \u003cem\u003esamaya\u003c\/em\u003e vow. There is an emphasis at this stage on the student-teacher relationship and on the quality of devotion. Generally, students must complete preliminary practices, called \u003cem\u003engöndro\u003c\/em\u003e, to prepare themselves for initiation into the vajrayana path before going further. Having done so, they then receive the appropriate empowerments to begin tantric practices. There are empowerment ceremonies of many kinds, called \u003cem\u003eabhishekas\u003c\/em\u003e. The vajrayana includes both form practices, such as visualizations and \u003cem\u003esadhanas\u003c\/em\u003e (ritual liturgies), and formless practices based on allowing the mind to rest naturally in its inherent clarity and emptiness. Although on the surface, there is much greater complexity in tantric practices, the principles of mindfulness and awareness and the cultivation of compassion and skillful action continue to be of central importance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe tantric path requires complete engagement and fierce dedication. It is said to be a more rapid path, but it is also more dangerous. There is a quality of directness, abruptness, and wholeheartedness. \u003cem\u003eTantrikas\u003c\/em\u003e, or vajrayana practitioners, recognize that the most challenging aspects of life, the energies and play of confused emotions and frightening obstacles, can be worked with as gateways to freedom and realization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51281287151931,"sku":"0278","price":71.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/4402\/2331\/files\/The_Profound_Treasury_of_the_Ocean_of_Dharma__68742.1448049662.1280.1280_e1b599c8-cb92-4dfa-954a-78a62a46a77b.png?v=1767735537","url":"https:\/\/www.dharmatreasures.com\/products\/the-tantric-path-of-indestructible-wakefulness-by-chogyam-trungpa-discounted","provider":"Dharma Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}