Songs of Naropa: Commentaries on Songs of Realization by Thrangu Rinpoche
Songs of Naropa: Commentaries on Songs of Realization by Thrangu Rinpoche
English | May 24, 2004 | ISBN: 9627341282 | 200 Pages | PDF | 9,5 MB
English | May 24, 2004 | ISBN: 9627341282 | 200 Pages | PDF | 9,5 MB
This translation contains subtle and penetrating wisdom expressed through the age-old tradition of spiritual songs. Two songs by the great Indian master Naropa are explained in detail by Thrangu Rinpoche, a realized Tibetan Buddhist teacher of the present time. His approach is traditional, but his style is conversational and pragmatic. He includes refutations and limitations of other approaches, a comparison of Mahamudra vs. regular Shamatha, 5 wisdoms, as well as the 6 paramitas. Reading this book, one realizes that Mahamudra ultimately encourages turning the eye on the "I."
Review:
The basic nature is in itself the state of realization of all buddhas. To fully awaken to this natural state, it is not necessary to go to some other place to reach enlightenment. The state of enlightenment is not extrinisic to ourselves. Buddhahood is not something that will appear suddenly in the future, but exists inherently within ourselves right now.
- Thrangu Rinpoche