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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
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
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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
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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
Training in the Basic Practices
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 Five Stages of Completion Stage