Vivid Awareness The Mind Instructions of Khenpo Gangshar Paperback Edition for Mindfulness and Practical Wisdom

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Topic: Buddhism / Tibetan, Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Buddhism / Rituals & Practice, Buddhist Narrative Type: book Item Width: 6 in gtin13: 9781590308165 Author: Khenchen Thrangu Intended Audience: General/trade Genre: Religion, Philosophy Number of Pages: 256 Pages Item Length: 9 in Item Weight: 12.4 Oz ISBN: 9781590308165 Format: Trade Paperback Publication Year: 2011 Book Title: Vivid Awareness : the Mind Instructions of Khenpo Gangshar Type: book Item Height: 0.7 in Language: English Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated

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Powerful guidance on how to work with strong emotions in overwhelming circumstances through Buddhist meditation—from a renowned Tibetan Buddhist master
 
In the summer of 1957, the revered Buddhist teacher and scholar Khenpo Gangshar foresaw the difficulties that would soon fall upon Tibet and began teaching in a startling new way that enabled all those who heard him to use the coming difficulties as the path of Dharma practice. The teaching consisted of the essential points of mahamudra and dzogchen, both view and practice, presented in a way that made them easy for anyone to use, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche was one of the grateful recipients of these teachings, which he regards as among the most important he has ever been given. He transmits them here, for the benefit of all of us who strive to practice in challenging times. They include contemplations on the ephemeral nature of both joy and suffering, meditations for resting the mind, and guidance for cultivating equanimity in any situation.
 
“These instructions are exceptionally concise and easy to follow . . . They could save your life too—giving you the tools to stabilize the mind even in the most terrifying and challenging of circumstances.” —Pema Chödrön, author of Taking the Leap