Finding the True Power of Inner Peace in Turbulent Times
In the time of upheaval and rapid change, the mind grows restless and unsettled. Confronted with emotional exhaustion, interpersonal conflicts, and life’s difficulties, what we truly need is not merely temporary comfort, but a path of liberation that deeply transforms and calms both body and mind.
This everlasting classic, regarded as “a summary of the essence of all the Buddha’s teachings”—The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas—is presented with an in-depth Chinese commentary by Venerable Guru Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche, integrating the core spirit of Chinese and Tibetan Buddhism, and offering a complete guide to transforming afflictions into bodhi and confusion into awakening for modern readers.
Five Key Features of This Book:
❶ Comprehensive Practical Guidance: From theory to daily life, learn how to transform afflictions into bodhi and turn obstacles into the path of awakening.
❷ Authoritative New Commentary on the Ancient Translation: Venerable Guru Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche’s teachings are both profound and accessible, integrating the core spirit of Chinese and Tibetan Buddhism.
❸ Essential Reading for All Four Major Schools: Revered as core curriculum by the Gelug, Sakya, Nyingma, and Kagyu traditions, an essential text for mind training.
❹ A Testament of Liberation: The Venerable Master regarded Practices of Bodhisattvas as the essence of enlightenment in his lifetime, a legacy transmitted for over seven centuries.
❺ A Mirror and a Drum for Practitioners: A battle drum in times of discouragement and a warning bell in times of success, always awakening the mind.
The Dzogchen by Guru Lung du serves as both the starting point and the culmination, representing the profound path of Vajrayana practice that harmonizes the cultivation of the self and the awakening of the mind to perfection. This is a transformative work that, upon completion, bestows a unique realization of life. It functions not only as a ritual for spiritual practice but also as the highest interpretation of life’s ultimate truth. As you grasp the interconnectedness of life and the world, you will perceive the world with a fresh perspective and truly live with authenticity.
The forty-eight transcendent vows of Amitabha Buddha pledge to liberate all sentient beings, mirroring the compassionate heart of the Master benefiting all. This book is a crystallization of the Master’s decades of teaching, practical experience, deep exploration of scriptures, and insights into Buddhist knowledge. It provides clear guidance for practitioners on the path to the Pure Land of the Western Paradise. Countless achievers and practitioners have successfully journeyed to this Pure Land through this method, leaving behind records of their accomplishments.
The Holy Tara embodies the essence of all Buddhas’ endeavors — a manifestation of compassion with the swift power of blessings akin to lightning. The Guru, with profound and accessible elucidation, presents the Dharma door of invoking the inspiration of the Tara. This enables all beginners in the Vajrayana path to receive the empowering blessings of the Tara.
Esteemed Guru Lung Du, following in the footsteps of the great celestial teacher, has inspired humanity to value filial piety and ethical norms. In response to the karmic connections of sentient beings, he expounds the Sutra on the Profound Gratitude Towards Parents. This compilation encapsulates the teachings and scriptures, complemented by real-life anecdotes. With filial piety as the foundation and goodness as the guiding principle, the aim is to actualize the practice of filial devotion.
This book represents the compassionate teachings of the Great Buddha, designed for novice disciples of the Four Assemblies. With accessible guidance, it unfolds the profound insights leading to the realization of Buddhahood. It serves as an illumination for those with shallow understanding, directing them towards the authentic path of practice, especially pertinent for those entering the Buddhist path in the declining age. Since its initial printing at the inception of the Dharma assembly, this text has been distributed freely for several decades. It has served as a means of establishing karmic connections, benefiting countless newcomers to the Buddhist path.
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