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Commentary On Choje Ngawang Palden Illumination Of The Tantric Tradition

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Published in Principles Of Buddhist Tantra: A Commentary On Choje Ngawang Palden S Illumination Of The Tantric Tradition: The Principles Of The Grounds And Paths Of The Four Great Secret Classes Of Tantra

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This book is a commentary on the tantric tradition by Choje Ngawang Palden. It is a comprehensive and authoritative work that provides a detailed explanation of the tantric teachings. The book is essential reading for anyone who wants to learn more about this important tradition.

Principles of Buddhist Tantra: A Commentary on Choje Ngawang Palden's Illumination of the Tantric Tradition: The Principles of the Grounds and Paths of the Four Great Secret Classes of Tantra

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About the Author

Choje Ngawang Palden was a renowned Tibetan Buddhist master who lived in the 18th and 19th centuries. He was a prolific writer and teacher, and his works are considered to be some of the most important texts on Tibetan Buddhism. His commentary on the tantric tradition is a masterpiece of scholarship and a valuable resource for students of Tibetan Buddhism.

The Tantric Tradition

Tantra is a complex and multifaceted tradition that has been practiced in Tibet for centuries. It is a system of spiritual practices that uses visualization, mantra, and ritual to achieve enlightenment. The tantric tradition is often associated with sexuality, but this is only one aspect of the tradition. Tantra is ultimately a path to liberation from suffering.

The Commentary

Choje Ngawang Palden's commentary on the tantric tradition is a comprehensive and authoritative work that provides a detailed explanation of the tantric teachings. The commentary is divided into four parts, each of which deals with a different aspect of the tantric tradition. The first part of the commentary deals with the history and development of the tantric tradition. The second part of the commentary deals with the philosophical foundations of the tantric tradition. The third part of the commentary deals with the practical aspects of the tantric tradition, including visualization, mantra, and ritual. The fourth part of the commentary deals with the siddhis, or supernatural powers, that can be achieved through the practice of tantra.

Choje Ngawang Palden's commentary on the tantric tradition is a valuable resource for students of Tibetan Buddhism. It is a comprehensive and authoritative work that provides a detailed explanation of the tantric teachings. The commentary is essential reading for anyone who wants to learn more about this important tradition.