Luminous Essence - A Guide to the Guhyagarbha Tantra (Hardcover)

Luminous Essence is a complete introduction to the world of tantric thought and practice. Composed by the renowned Tibetan master Jamgon Mipham (1846-1912), the text provides an overview of the theory and experiential assimilation of a seminal tantric scripture, the Tantra of the Secret Essence (Guhyagarbha Tantra). Embodying the essence of tantric practice, this text has been a central scripture in Tibetan Buddhism for well over a thousand years. Mipham's explanation of this text, here translated for the first time, is one of the most celebrated commentaries on the Tantra of the Secret Essence, which today occupies an important place in the tantric curriculum of Tibetan monastic colleges. Luminous Essence is a specialized guide meant for initiated tantric practitioners. To fully appreciate and assimilate its message, it should be studied under the guidance of a qualified teacher by those who have received the appropriate empowerments, reading transmissions, and oral instructions.

General

Imprint:	Snow Lion Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2009
First published:	June 2009
Translators:	Jamgon Mipham
Foreword by:	Dalai Lama
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Paper over boards
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-1-55939-327-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > Tibetan Buddhism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > Tibetan Buddhism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > General
LSN:	1-55939-327-0
Barcode:	9781559393270

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