Have you met Tashi, the Tibetan cricket who lives in Ditza's garden? He is a funny little cricket from Tibet, who does meditation and sings a mantra, a magic formula that transforms things and people. His mantra is Om Mani Peme Hum Hri and Ditza calls it the many penny mantra. Tachi, Ditza and Stripes, the cat, are best friends and have many adventures. Foreword "I like stories, and I especially like stories that have meaning; stories that are strange, funny and eventful. When I pick up a book like that I can't put it down until I reach the last page; and then I'm sorry it is finished. These stories not only have the capacity to hold my attention in this way but they also give some understanding of the Ancient Wisdom which has been preserved in Tibet for over one thousand years. I do appreciate the way the book has been illustrated, and hope and wish that the stories will educate and entertain many people, both young and old. Ringu Tulku"

Daring Steps stands out among the multitude of books on Tibetan Buddhism as being a uniquely accessible overview of the Buddhist path that encompasses all three yanas, or traditional Buddhist spiritual paths. Ringu Tulku renowned for both his insight and approachable style consistently brings the teachings back to the reader's own experience as he reveals the vital role of each path in the attainment of genuine realization. Daring Steps draws on several venerable sources, among them the Buddha's earliest teachings and a Vajrayana text by the yogi known as Crazy Khyentse. The author takes us from the most basic meditation practice to the rarefied realm of Mahamudra, touching on a dazzling range of teachings and techniques along the way. This lively presentation will be welcomed as both a trustworthy introduction for the beginning student and an indispensable reference for practitioners at every stage of the path.

This compelling study of the Ri-me movement and of the major Buddhist lineages of Tibet is comprehensive and accessible. It includes an introduction to the history and philosophy of the Ri-me movement; a biography of the movement's leader, the meditation master and philosopher known as Jamgon Kongtrul the Great; helpful summaries of the eight lineages' practice-and-study systems, which point out the different emphases of the schools; an explanation of the most hotly disputed concepts; and an overview of the old and new tantras.
Jamgon Kongtrul the Great (1813-1899) is a giant in Tibetan history, renowned for his scholarly and meditative achievements, but also for his energetic yet evenhanded work to unify and strengthen the different lineages of Buddhism. The Ri-me movement, led by Kongtrul and several other leading scholars of the time, was a unifying effort to cut through interscholastic divisions and disputes that were occurring between the different lineages. These leaders sought appreciation of the differences and acknowledgment of the importance of variety in benefiting practitioners with different needs. The Ri-me teachers also took great care that the teachings and practices of the different schools and lineages, and their unique styles, did not become confused with one another. This lucid survey of the Ri-me movement will be of interest to serious scholars and practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism.

Kennt ihr Tashi, die tibetische Grille, die in Ditzas Garten lebt ? Es ist eine kleine, lustige Grille, die aus Tibet gekommen ist. Sie meditiert und singt einen Mantra, eine Zauberformel, die Dinge und Menschen verwandelt. Ihr Mantra lautet Om Mani Peme Hum Hri, und Ditza nennt ihn Mami Mantra. Tashi, Ditza und Pipo, die getigerte Katze sind gute Freunde und erleben zusammen viele Abenteuer. Vorwort Ich mag Geschichten. Besonders liebe ich solche mit tieferer Bedeutung, Geschichten, die seltsam, lustig und ereignisreich sind. Wenn ich ein Buch wie dieses zur Hand nehme, kann ich es nicht weglegen, bis ich es ganz durchgelesen habe - und dann finde ich es schade, dass es zu Ende ist. Diese Geschichten fesseln nicht nur meine Aufmerksamkeit, sondern sie vermitteln auch Verstandnis fur die alte Weisheit, die fur mehr als tausend Jahre in Tibet bewahrt wurde. Auch die Art der Illustrationen in diesem Buch ist sehr ansprechend. Ich wunsche und hoffe, dass dieses Buch viele Menschen, jung und alt, unterhalten und lehren wird. Ringu Tulku

Connaissez-vous Tachi, le grillon tibetain qui vit dans le jardin de Ditza? C'est un gentil grillon venu du Tibet qui fait de la meditation et chante un mantra, une formule magique qui transforme les choses et les gens. La formule magique est Om Mani Peme Hum Hri et Ditza l'appelle le mantra des mamies. Tachi, Ditza et Couscous, le chat, sont de bons amis et ont beaucoup d'aventures. "Preface J'aime les histoires, particulierement celles qui sont originales, droles et pleines de rebondissements. Quand je tombe sur un livre comme cela je le lis d'une traite et ne m'arrete, a regret, que lorsque j'arrive a la derniere page. Ce livre est un de ceux-la. Tres bien illustre, il a en plus le merite de transmettre un peu de l'Ancienne Sagesse preservee au Tibet pendant plus de mil ans. Je souhaite qu'il divertisse et instruise petits et grands. Ringu Tulku"