In the Presence of Masters

Wisdom from 30 Contemporary Tibetan Buddhist Teachers

Edited by Reginald A. Ray
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On sale Jun 29, 2004 | 304 Pages | 9781570628498

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Thirty of the most well-known Tibetan Buddhist teachers of Westerners in recent decades are featured in this collection of teachings. The contributors are masters who helped establish Buddhism in the West, founding centers in North America, Great Britain, Australia, and Europe; publishing books in English; and gaining recognition among Western Buddhists.

The book highlights the teachings of the practice lineages, the branch of Tibetan Buddhism that emphasizes meditation practice, personal experience, and spiritual realization. Selections are thematically organized, including topics such as the major approaches to the spiritual path, meditation and other practices, Buddhist ethics, tantric practice, and the role of the teacher.

This book is well-suited to students of Asian culture and religion.

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Thirty of the most well-known Tibetan Buddhist teachers of Westerners in recent decades are featured in this collection of teachings. The contributors are masters who helped establish Buddhism in the West, founding centers in North America, Great Britain, Australia, and Europe; publishing books in English; and gaining recognition among Western Buddhists.

The book highlights the teachings of the practice lineages, the branch of Tibetan Buddhism that emphasizes meditation practice, personal experience, and spiritual realization. Selections are thematically organized, including topics such as the major approaches to the spiritual path, meditation and other practices, Buddhist ethics, tantric practice, and the role of the teacher.

This book is well-suited to students of Asian culture and religion.

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