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Jul 23, 2002 | ISBN 9781570629105 Buy
Jul 23, 2002 | ISBN 9780834824386 Buy
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Jul 23, 2002 | ISBN 9781570629105
Jul 23, 2002 | ISBN 9780834824386
Indestructible Truth is one of the most thorough introductions to the Tibetan Buddhist world view ever published; at the same time it is also one of the most accessible. The author presents complex and sophisticated teachings and practices in nontechnical language, using engaging stories and personal anecdotes to illustrate his points. Indestructible Truth presents Tibetan Buddhism in its traditional form but also shows how the Tibetan traditions are applicable to the problems and challenges of modern life in the West. In Indestructible Truth, Tibetan Buddhism is introduced not as an exotic religion, but rather as an expression of human spirituality that is having a profound impact on the modern world. In addition, it presents the point of view of meditation and the practice of the spiritual life, paying special attention to contemplative practice and meditation as taught in the Kagyu and Nyingma schools.
Reginald A. Ray, PhD, is a faculty member at Naropa University and is President and Spiritual Director of the Dharma Ocean Foundation, which is dedicated to the practice, study, and preservation of the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa. He is also… More about Reginald A. Ray
"Ray presents the material so that Westerners can assimilate and use it. He doesn’t shy away from explaining difficult concepts, offering an approachable text that doesn’t talk down to the reader."— Library Journal "A rich and rewarding read."— The Middle Way
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