David Gonsalez Knihy

Chittamani Tara is the Highest Yoga Tantra aspect of Green Tara, one of the most popular yidams in Tibetan Buddhism.In this book beloved teacher Pabongkha Rinpoche shares the teachings that his teacher, Gargyi Wangpo Takphu Dorje Chang, received directly from Chittamani Tara herself.The Secret Revelations of Chittamani Tara contains many profound oral instructions that are not easily found elsewhere, including one of the most powerful and practical discourses on the completion stage to be found anywhere in English translation. Rinpoche has supplemented his commentary with teachings from the Gaden Hearing Lineage as well as the general tantric teachings of the Gelug tradition. Also included are the Chittamani Tara self-generation sadhana , the ganachakra offering for Chittamani Tara, and three beautiful and moving praises and prayers to Tara composed by masters in the tradition.Lovingly translated by the scholar-monk David Gonsalez, The Secret Revelations of Chittamani Tara is a guiding force leading all living beings to the state of Arya Tara.The material in this book is restricted. This book may be read only by those who have received an empowerment into any of the four classes of tantra. In order to practice this material, you must have received both the common and uncommon Chittamani Tara empowerments.

This collection features pivotal tantric texts that delve into a meditation practice central to one of the major Buddhist traditions in Tibet. It offers insights into the spiritual and philosophical underpinnings of Tibetan Buddhism, emphasizing the transformative power of meditation within its rich cultural context.

A translation of a foundational scripture in beautiful, lyrical translation, perfect for recitation. A key text for one of the most important Buddhist tantric traditions, the Chakrasamvara Root Tantra has been passed down to us from the ancient mahasiddhas of India, such as the great yogi Saraha. This foundational ritual text is one of the earliest of the yogini tantras, tantric scriptures that emphasize female deities. This melodic translation by David Gonsalez (Ven. Losang Tsering) maintains the poetic structure of the original, making it ideal for practitioners and harmonious to recite. It is at once an object of devotion, a profound instruction, and a beautiful poem meant to inspire spiritual seekers.

"This book consists of a series of texts on the tantric teachings of Chakrasamvara that have been translated over the course of many years. This is not a scholarly work but one intended for practitioners. For that reason, annotations, notes, and so forth, have been kept to a minimum. The practice of Chakrasamvara should be done under the guidance of a qualified lama; therefore you should seek clarifications from him or her. The book begins with biographies of two important lamas of the Gelug tradition, Ngulchu Dharmabhadra and Yangchen Drupay Dorje. The main text in this book is a commentary on the five deity generation-stage practice of Heruka Chakrasamvara. This was an oral commentary given by Ngulchu Dharmabhadra in the nineteenth century, and the notes from this teaching were compiled by Yangchen Drupay Dorje into the text translated here. It is for this reason that I requested my lama, Gen Lobsang Choephel, to compose these two short biographies to serve as an introduction to the lives of these two illustrious lamas. The next text is a highly restricted and secret text on the completion stage of Chakrasamvara in the tradition of Ghantapa, composed by the First Panchen Lama Losang Chökyi Gyaltsen. This is the first time that any portion of this text has been translated into English. Next in the collection is Ngulchu Dharmabhadra's retreat instruction. While certain sections of this text have already been covered in the main commentary, this text provides essential instructions on the rituals necessary for completing a proper retreat on Chakrasamvara five deity. Part 2 is a collection of the relevant ritual texts. These will not only prove helpful for those wishing to engage in the practice but will also serve as a reference for following the commentary"-- Provided by publisher