Table of Contents

Illustrations Forward Acknowledgements Preface Introduction and Preliminaries Channels, Winds, and Drops Inner Fire Clear Light and the Four Joys The Nine Mixings and the Two Mudras Introduction to the Nature of the Mind Tranquil Abiding Meditation on Emptiness Illusory Body Clear Light and Union Resultant Mahamudra Dedication Appendix I - The Condensed Meaning of the Text Appendix II - Sadhanas: 'Liberating Prayer' 'Prayers of Request to the Mahamudra Lineage Gurus' 'The Yoga of Buddha Heruka' Appendix III - The Visualized Letters Glossary Bibliography Study Programmes of Kadampa Buddhism Tharpa Offices Worldwide Index

About the Author

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism who has pioneered the introduction of modern Buddhism into contemporary society. He is the author of 21 highly acclaimed books that perfectly transmit the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to our modern world. He has founded over 1200 Kadampa Buddhist centres and groups throughout the world.

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