Essence of Vajrayana. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

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      Essence of Vajrayana

      Second Edition

      About the Author

      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. He is the author of 22 highly acclaimed books that perfectly transmit the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to our modern world. He has also founded over 1200 Kadampa Buddhist centres and groups throughout the world.

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      Suggested study or reading order of books by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

      How to Transform Your Life

      How to Understand the Mind

      Joyful Path of Good Fortune

      The New Heart of Wisdom

      Modern Buddhism

      Tantric Grounds and Paths

      The New Guide to Dakini Land

      Essence of Vajrayana

      The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra

      Great Treasury of Merit

      The New Eight Steps to Happiness

      Introduction to Buddhism

      How to Solve Our Human Problems

      Meaningful to Behold

      The Bodhisattva Vow

      Universal Compassion

      The New Meditation Handbook

      Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully

      Ocean of Nectar

      Heart Jewel

      Clear Light of Bliss

      Mahamudra Tantra

Heruka Body Mandala colour image Heruka Mandala colour image

      The mandala of Buddha Heruka in the Kadampa Buddhist Temple at Kadampa Meditation Centre Brazil

      Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

      Essence of Vajrayana

      Second Edition

      THE HIGHEST YOGA TANTRA PRACTICE OF HERUKA BODY MANDALA

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      First edition 1997 - 2 Impressions

      Second edition revised and reset 2017

      Digital edition 2018

      The right of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988.

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      © New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union 1997, 2017

      Cover image: Buddha Vajrasattva. Colour plates: Heruka body mandala and the celestial mansion.

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2016959440

      British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

      ISBN 978-1-910368-66-4 – paperback

      ISBN 978-1-910368-67-1 – ePub

      Contents

       Suggested study or reading order of books by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

       About the Author

       Illustrations

       Acknowledgements

       Preface

      PART ONE: Generation Stage

       Preliminary Explanation

       Training in the Basic Practices

       The Yoga of the Guru

       Bringing the Three Bodies into the Path

       Checking Meditation on the Mandala and Basis Heruka

       Generating the Mandala and Deities of the Body Mandala

       The Actual Generation Stage Meditation

       The Concluding Practices

      PART TWO: Completion Stage

       Preliminary Explanation

       The Five Stages of Completion Stage

       Dedication

       Appendix I: The Condensed Meaning of the Commentary

       Appendix II: Sadhanas

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