This song was originally written by rangjung dorje, one of the most important teachers within the tibetan tradition. I listened to the book twice and obviously dont remember all 64 slogans. It is rinpoche s belief, which i heartily second, that not only are the secrets of lojong an. This clear explanation from such an eminent teacher as the late traleg kyabgon rinpoche, who possessed great knowledge of both dharma and the western mindset, will bring profound benefit to us all. Traleg kyabgon rinpoche 19552012 was the ninth incarnation of the traleg tulku line, a line.
A collection of commentaries on the foursession guru. I must say that it was the one of the best teachings on buddhism i ever attended. Traleg kyabgon rinpoche ix developed his centres in the west to provide opportunities to foster interfaith and interdisciplinary awareness of the wide spectrum of buddhist views and methods, and western disciplines including psychology, philosophy, medicine, and other arts and sciences. Traleg kyabgon rinpoche s oral translation of the ancient text song of karmapa explains the path of resting within and transforming the mind. A developing understanding of karma has totally transformed the way i view myself in the world, so i thought id give it a read. Wonderful book accessible, widespread, knowledgeable, and practical. The venerable traleg kyabgon rinpoche 19552012 was president and director of the kagyu evam buddhist institute in melbourne, australia and established the evam institute in upstate new york. Traleg kyabgon rinpoche 19552012 was the ninth incarnation of the traleg tulku line, a line of high lamas in the kagyu lineage of vajrayana. This is one of the most comprehensive accounts of buddhism i have ever read all centring on the subtle yet profound truth of karma. Visit for a full range of our titles including new releases by traleg rinpoche.
For further information, contact kagyu evam buddhist institute 673 lygon street carlton north 3054 victoria, australia. About the book this lucid overviewwhich has come to be regarded. I feel this book presents key buddhist teachings in an accessible way. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is a lineage known for being meditation practice orientated, the kagyu is called the oral or the perfection school. This morning, khenpo karthar rinpoche offered this message for students and friends of karma triyana dharmachakra. Since i am addicted to books, i ended up making quite a purchase at the local. He was a quiet, understated teacher of great depth and knowledge. In fact, i dont often read books anymore, aside from the various tibetan buddhist pith texts and teachings.
Traleg kyabgon rinpoche is a meditation master in the kagyu tradition of tibetan buddhism. The influence of yogacara on mahamudra by traleg kyabgon. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This news has shocked and saddened the buddhist community around the world. A selection of choice videos from throughout the web.
Traleg kyabgon rinpoche passed away on the auspicious day of chokhor duchen, the observance of lord buddhas first teaching. In a few years ill pick the book up again and know. Traleg kyabgon rinpoche 19552012 was born in eastern tibet and recognized at the age of two by the sixteenth gyalwang karmapa as the ninth incarnation of the traleg tulkus. Tibetan buddhist master traleg kyabgon rinpoche passed away suddenly yesterday in australia, his home of many years, at the age of fiftyseven. Note we are not categorizing these zen, tibetan, pure land, and we encourage you to taste the many flavors of dharma presented here.
Why it matters by traleg kyabgon shambhala, 2015 this is an important book which considers the idea of karma from the panindian perspective and specifically from the buddhist perspective which has its own unique features. Shop amongst our popular books, including 17, karma, desire and more from traleg kyabgon. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading karma. The family here at shambhala publications is deeply saddened by the loss of the incredible master, teacher, and author traleg kyabgon rinpoche, who passed away in australia at 12. A developing understanding of karma has totally transformed the way i view myself in the world, so i thought id give it a read and why not report back. Read karma what it is, what it isnt, why it matters by traleg kyabgon available from rakuten kobo. What it is, what it isnt, why it matters kindle edition. What it is, what it isnt, why it matters kindle edition by kyabgon, traleg.
The buddhas teaching on karma literally, action is nothing other than his compassionate explanation of the way thin. He cuts through the persistent illusions we cling to about karma to show what it really isthe mechanics of why we suffer and how we can make the suffering end. In his latest book, traleg rinpoche discusses the mahamudra meditation method of selfliberation by systematically taking us through the methods of shamatha tranquility and vipashyana insight meditation. The book is also designed to inspire the passion of the readers to seek a fulfilling life without needing to demean ones experience of desire. This is an important book which considers the idea of karma from the. Yet, as it so happened, i found my way to the book karma, what it is, what it isnt, why it matters by the ven. In this book traleg unwraps each cryptic verse revealing its hidden meaning. Traleg rinpoche was a karma kagyu lineage holder recognized at age two by hi. Although this book is immense in its scope, traleg kyabgon rinpoche never allows us to lose sight of the key point and ultimate meaning of all the buddhas teachings. Check back, as we will be continually adding new discoveries. The influence of yogacara on mahamudra by traleg kyabgon rinpoche 20101005 by traleg kyabgon rinpoche jan 1 1819. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Karma shambhala publications books, audio, and online. Apr 06, 2020 karma what it is, what it isnt, why it matters.
Shogam is committed to producing high quality books on buddhism and related fields. Update information for traleg rinpoche quick links. Karma ebook by traleg kyabgon 9780834800908 rakuten kobo. Sep 10, 2019 traleg kyabgon explores the buddhist notion of desire within its positive and negative forms, seeking to explode some myths and clarify some misunderstandings.
Traleg kyabgons incredible description of our world and our place in it is beautifully communicated via the soothing voice of peter wickham. Karma is not simple, as traleg kyabgon shows, and its to be taken very seriously indeed. An odd suggestion i suppose, but i found this book for me was best read by starting at the last chapter, and reading each chapter successively in reverse order. Traleg kyabgon rinpoche karma triyana dharmachakra ktd.
Jul 24, 2012 this morning, khenpo karthar rinpoche offered this message for students and friends of karma triyana dharmachakra. This lineage can be traced back to the time of saltong shogam, a contemporary of the first karmapa. Book launch desire why it matters by traleg kyabgon rinpoche. The website includes a range of articles and papers that you can read online and download for free.
A relatively short introductory level book outlining some of the complexities and misconceptions surrounding the central buddhist idea of karma. At the age of two he was recognized by his holiness the sixteenth gyalwang karmapa, head of the kagyu lineage, as the ninth incarnation of the traleg tulkus. The practice of lojong by traleg kyabgon rinpoche foreword by ken wilber it is my honor to introduce the practice of lojong, by one of todays most respected and renowned tibetan buddhist masters, traleg kyabgon rinpoche. The late traleg kyabgon rinpoche died in 2012 but was one of the. It is the last book he wrote before he suddenly left us and passed on. Traleg kyabgon audio books, best sellers, author bio. Traleg kyabgon rinpoche 19552012 was born in eastern tibet and recognized at the age of two by his holiness the sixteenth gyalwang karmapathe head of the karma kagyu lineageas the ninth incarnation of the traleg tulkus. The influence of yogacara on mahamudra by traleg kyabgon rinpoche 20101005. Traleg kyabgon rinpoche 19552012 was born in eastern tibet and recognized at the age of two by his holiness the sixteenth gyalwang karmapathe head of the karma kagyu lineage as the ninth incarnation of the traleg tulkus. I had the privilege of attending a 2 12 day teaching by traleg rinpoche maybe a year or so before his death. Traleg rinpoche was enthroned as the abbot of thrangu monastery in tibet before being taken to safety in india following the chinese invasion of his country. The karma kagyu lineage is the yogic transmission amongst the four main schools of tibetan buddhism, it encompasses both the old nyingma and the new sarma teachings which reached tibet. What it is, what it isnt, why it matters by traleg kyabgon. We at ktd are saddened by his sudden passing, and are praying for his swift return.
About the book this lucid overviewwhich has come to be regarded by many as the best introductory book on tibetan buddhismlooks at its subject from the perspective of the three traditional vehicles. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A jargonfree explanation of two central teachings of the buddha. What it is, what it isnt, why it matters is one of those that seems to pop up on a weekly basis in the comments of this sub. What it is, what it isnt, why it matters mp3 cd by. In 1989, he taught extensively at karma triyana dharmachakra, visiting the north american affiliates of hh gyalwa karmapa. Jun 30, 2015 discover book depositorys huge selection of traleg kyabgon books online.
At that time, he presented a number of teachings from his then upcoming book on karma. In fact, i dont often read books anymore, aside from the various tibetan. Letting go of fixation traleg kyabgon rinpoche letting go of fixation is effectively a process of learning the family here at shambhala publications is deeply saddened by the loss of the incredible master, teacher, and author traleg kyabgon rinpoche, who passed away in australia at a. The book club will be held online using zoom and is facilitated by students of traleg kyabgon.
In addition, traleg rinpoche was a very engaging individual. This lineage can be traced back to the time of saltong shogam, a contemporary of the first karmapa dusum khyenpa. Traleg rinpoche taught many times in the boston area before his early death in 2012. Excerpt from traleg rinpoches new book karma and rebirth. What it is, what it isnt, why it matters by traleg. Traleg kyabgon rinpoche this lineage can be traced back to the time of saltong shogam, a contemporary of the first karmapa dusum khyenpa. These divisions are often presented as a historical development, but here traleg. Asangas abhidharmasamuccaya by traleg kyabgon rinpoche. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The songs and instructions of the first traleg kyabgan rinpoche. Practice of lojong audiobook by traleg kyabgon, ken wilber. Evam institute manages this page on behalf of traleg rinpoche who passed into paranirvana on 24 july 2012. Traleg kyabgon rinpoche is brilliant, a much needed antidote to our lack of authentic knowledge regarding karma.
He was a pioneer in bringing tibetan buddhism to australia. Noble truths, traleg rinpoche goes on to incorporate the expansive vision of the bodhisattva path and the. I have run a karma kagyu meditation center since the mid1980s the heart center ktc karma thegsum choling and have, fortunately, been able to meet and spend time with many of the kagyu teachers. Traleg kyabgon rinpoches pilgrimage to india traleg kyabgon. Jun 30, 2015 karma is often a misunderstood topic in buddhism. The 3rd karmapa, rangjung dorjes distinguishing ordinary consciousness from wisdom consciousness taught by traleg kyabgon rinpoche at karma. Traleg kyabgon rinpoche was born in eastern tibet in 1955. The passing of traleg kyabgon rinpoche shambhala times. So much more than just karma what a fantastic book. The ninth traleg kyabgon rinpoche ktd publications. Practice of lojong audiobook by traleg kyabgon, ken.
Traleg kyabgon shambhala publications books, audio. What it is, what it isnt, why it matters by traleg kyabgon isbn. The abhidharmasamuccaya teachings by the venerable traleg kyabgon, rinpoche the abhidharmasamuccaya is an edited transcript of a series of talks given by the venerable traleg kyabgon, rinpoche at keb1 from july to october, 1983. Traleg kyabgon has 19 books on goodreads with 2712 ratings. Traleg kyabgon rinpoche ix 19552012 was born in nangchen in kham, eastern tibet. Written in his usual measured, accessible and precise style. Browse traleg kyabgons bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Traleg kyabgon rinpoche 19552012 was born in eastern tibet and recognized at the age of two by the sixteenth gyalwang karmapahead of the karma kagyu lineageas the ninth incarnation of the traleg tulkus. He was recognized by his holiness xvi gyalwang karmapa as the ninth traleg tulku and enthroned at the age of two as the supreme abbot of thrangu monastery. Please join us for an online book club where we will read traleg kyabgon rinpoches karma. In a few years ill pick the book up again and know that ill hear things i didnt hear during my first listen. An odd suggestion i suppose, but i found this book for me was best read by starting at the last chapter, and reading each chapter successively in. The influence of yogacara on mahamudra is published by namse bangdzo, the publishing arm of karma triyana dharmachakra, the north american seat of his. Jul 24, 2012 tibetan buddhist master traleg kyabgon rinpoche passed away suddenly yesterday in australia, his home of many years, at the age of fiftyseven.
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