This talk is lamas introduction to this series and constitutes a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals of tantric practice. Introduction to tantra book by thubten yeshe, jonathan. Lama yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and selfdiscovery, with a vision of reality that is simple, clear, and relevant to 21stcentury life. The transformation of desire jonathan landaw, lama thubten. These teachings are included in lama yeshes book the essence of tibetan buddhism. It dispels many of the myths and misunderstandings on the subject and sets out a path for the student to follow in gaining a clear grasp of this esoteric aspect of buddhism. Before he began the commentary, lama gave this wonderful subtitled explanation of the. Included in the book the essence of tibetan buddhism, two talks on this often misunderstood practice. Virasadhana tantric preservation project rare tantric books. This book, written by lama yeshe and edited by jonathan landaw cowriter of buddhism for dummies is a beautifully clear exposition of tantra. The transformation of desire lama thubten yeshe, jonathan. New paranormal novels with a different spin on shifter romance coming october 2017. It spends more time in defense of tantra saying what tantra is not, rather than spending time telling us what the hell tantra is. The transformation of desire by lama thubten yeshe relying on external factors for happiness can be a perilous but exciting.
The transformation of desire revised by lama yeshe isbn. Rare tantric book acquisitions, either donated to or purchased by the vira sadhana tantric preservation project. This new edition of this classic text includes a new foreword by philip glass and a new cover. Introduction to tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. Im also reading several of his more obscure books, which im getting a lot out of. Included in the book the essence of tibetan buddhism, two talks on this oftenmisunderstood practice. Lama yeshe was one of the forefathers capable of translating tibetan.
This was an interesting book on buddhist tantra, tantraa i was a little lost by the end. In 1980, in california, lama yeshe gave a commentary to the avalokiteshvara chenrezig yoga method. Ultimatly it means to search out the source of all the self. Be the first to ask a question about introduction to tantra. Lama yeshe an essential element of this commitment to work for others is the determination purposely to remain within the cycle introoduction existence instead of simply seeking freedom from suffering for oneself.