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{PDF} Mind Beyond Death Kindle MIND BEYOND DEATH PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche | 320 pages | 30 Sep 2008 | Shambhala Publications Inc | 9781559393010 | English | Ithaca, United States Mind Beyond Death - Rinpoche Dzogchen Ponlop - Google книги Mind Beyond Death. Rinpoche Dzogchen Ponlop. An indispensable guidebook through the journey of life and death, Mind Beyond Death weaves a synthesis of wisdom remarkable in its scope. With warm informality and profound understanding of the Western mind, the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche makes the mysterious Tibetan teachings on the bardos—the intervals of life, death, and beyond—completely available to the modern reader. Drawing on a breathtaking range of material, Mind Beyond Death shows us how the bardos can be used to conquer death. Working with the bardos means taking hold of life and learning how to live with fearless abandon. Exploring all six bardos—not just the three bardos of death— Mind Beyond Death demonstrates that the secret to a good journey through and beyond death lies in how we live. This reviewer has been reading esoteric spiritual texts since age seventeen and has never seen as clear and skillful a description. Now once again these wonderful teachings are illuminated by the deep wisdom and compassion of a genuine master. The way to meet death fully, says Ponlop Rinpoche, is to die every day to every moment to everything. To our thoughts to our agony to our emotions to our loving relationships—even to our joy. At forty-one, Ponlop Rinpoche, who makes his home in Seattle, is at the forefront of a new generation of traditionally trained Tibetan Buddhist scholar-teachers. You're sure to hear more from him in the future. Menu Search. Cart You have no items in your shopping cart. Search: Search. My Account Login. Shambhala logo. Home Mind Beyond Death. Browse Inside. Mind Beyond Death. Add to Cart. Apple eBook Download X. Nook eBook Download X. Related Topics Bardo Teachings. Mind Beyond Death by Dzogchen Ponlop - Penguin Books Australia As we face the challenges of this life and the impending challenges of the bar Snow Lion cited this book in their Dharma quote of the week, as follows. As we face the challenges of this life and the impending challenges of the bardos to come, how does engaging in the three-stage process of study, contemplation and meditation help us? By applying ourselves to these three, we acquire the skills to stabilize our mind and we develop actual insight into how our mind functions. First we gain an understanding of the nature of mind; then, we experience that nature; and finally, we arrive at the ultimate benefit, which is fully realizing that nature. When we practice these stages of the path, it is like accumulating the exact things we will need to take with us on our trip. When we are ready to pack our suitcase, we will have what we need without looking further. We will not have to go out at the last minute and buy a map or a guidebook. We will not have to worry about whether we are forgetting something crucial. We have knowledge and experience that has blossomed into realization; therefore we can handle any situation. We have confidence in ourselves, in the teachings, and the guidance of our lineage teachers. At this point, we can let go of all our doubt and hesitation. We can simply relax and be who we are, wherever we are. Nov 13, Pat Rolston rated it it was amazing. This is a seminal work by any measure in capturing the very esoteric Bardo journey. That is widely read and I would suppose similar confusion is common and that is where "Mind Beyond Death," excels in bringing a combination of practical and academic teaching to the death and life journey. It is stunning in it's detail regarding the actual experiential Bar This is a seminal work by any measure in capturing the very esoteric Bardo journey. It is stunning in it's detail regarding the actual experiential Bardo journey with practical advice shedding brilliant light in the formerly darkest places. Jun 25, Sergio Ledward rated it really liked it. May 05, Lawrence Manzo rated it liked it. A good introduction in to the baroque world of Tibetan afterlife teaching. It casts light on their science of cosciousness and the various conscious states bardos. This is the only ancient religion I am aware of that practices Lucid Dreaming as a preparation for dealing with the afterlife. Jan 26, Dave Padilla rated it it was amazing. The teachings are so profound yet accessible. Mar 29, Justin added it. Not for me. Jan 18, Glenn rated it it was amazing Shelves: top-books. One of the finest dharma books ever. Death is not just that end of the road thing, but happens constantly. Rinpoche is the Buddha. Jan 22, Brad rated it it was amazing. Absolutely wonderful explanation of some of the most difficult to understand Dharma concepts, including the bardos of living and "between" lives. Jack rated it it was amazing Apr 07, Jennifer rated it really liked it Dec 22, Patricia Guyton rated it it was amazing Jul 20, Gary Sumner rated it really liked it Nov 16, Vladimir rated it it was amazing Feb 10, Thadius Lambert rated it it was amazing Mar 28, Gelso rated it it was amazing Aug 31, Ian Driver rated it really liked it Aug 25, Marina rated it it was amazing Sep 05, John Mosley rated it really liked it Sep 25, Don Belanger rated it really liked it Dec 07, At forty-one, Ponlop Rinpoche, who makes his home in Seattle, is at the forefront of a new generation of traditionally trained Tibetan Buddhist scholar-teachers. You're sure to hear more from him in the future. Menu Search. Cart You have no items in your shopping cart. Search: Search. My Account Login. Shambhala logo. Home Mind Beyond Death. Browse Inside. Mind Beyond Death. Add to Cart. Apple eBook Download X. Exploring all six bardos—not just the three bardos of death— Mind Beyond Death demonstrates that the secret to a good journey through and beyond death lies in how we live. Walking skillfully through the bardos of dream meditation and daily life, the Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche takes us deep into the mysterious death intervals, introducing us to their dazzling mindscape. This tour de force gives us the knowledge to transform death, the greatest obstacle, into the most powerful opportunity for enlightenment. With both nuts-and-bolts meditation techniques and brilliant illumination, Mind Beyond Death offers a clear map and a sturdy vehicle that will safely transport the reader through the challenging transitions of this life and the perilous bardos beyond death. Mind Beyond Death by Dzogchen Ponlop Nov 13, Pat Rolston rated it it was amazing. This is a seminal work by any measure in capturing the very esoteric Bardo journey. That is widely read and I would suppose similar confusion is common and that is where "Mind Beyond Death," excels in bringing a combination of practical and academic teaching to the death and life journey. It is stunning in it's detail regarding the actual experiential Bar This is a seminal work by any measure in capturing the very esoteric Bardo journey. It is stunning in it's detail regarding the actual experiential Bardo journey with practical advice shedding brilliant light in the formerly darkest places. Jun 25, Sergio Ledward rated it really liked it. May 05, Lawrence Manzo rated it liked it. A good introduction in to the baroque world of Tibetan afterlife teaching. It casts light on their science of cosciousness and the various conscious states bardos. This is the only ancient religion I am aware of that practices Lucid Dreaming as a preparation for dealing with the afterlife. Jan 26, Dave Padilla rated it it was amazing. The teachings are so profound yet accessible. Mar 29, Justin added it. Not for me. Jan 18, Glenn rated it it was amazing Shelves: top-books. One of the finest dharma books ever. Death is not just that end of the road thing, but happens constantly. Rinpoche is the Buddha. Jan 22, Brad rated it it was amazing. Absolutely wonderful explanation of some of the most difficult to understand Dharma concepts, including the bardos of living and "between" lives. Jack rated it it was amazing Apr 07, Jennifer rated it really liked it Dec 22, Patricia Guyton rated it it was amazing Jul 20, Gary Sumner rated it really liked it Nov 16, Vladimir rated it it was amazing Feb 10, Thadius Lambert rated it it was amazing Mar 28, Gelso rated it it was amazing Aug 31, Ian Driver rated it really liked it Aug 25, Marina rated it it was amazing Sep 05, John Mosley rated it really liked it Sep 25, Don Belanger rated it really liked it Dec 07, Ishti rated it it was amazing Jan 02, Elizabeth Roehr rated it it was ok Apr 22, Yontan Gyatso rated it liked it Oct 28, John rated it really liked it Jan 04, There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Readers also enjoyed. About Dzogchen Ponlop. Dzogchen Ponlop. A former Tibetan Buddhist monk, he remains a lay teacher in the Karma Kagyu lineage as well as the Nyingma tradition. Books by Dzogchen Ponlop. Escape the Present with These 24 Historical Romances. You know the saying: There's no time like the present Training And Purification. The Three Postures. Padmasambhavds Instructions for Shamatha. Shamatha With External Object. Shamatha With White Bindu Visualization. Shamatha Without Object. Setting a Specific Intention for Our Practice.
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