All the teachings of the Buddha and their Indian and Tibetan commentaries summarized in a few pages? This is the invaluable work that Rinpoche has accomplished for both those new to Buddhism and those who wish to learn more - for the more we delve into our study, the more we will perceive the extraordinary value of the Basics of Buddhism that he has composed. A work which condenses the meaning of all the words of the Buddha, and which the choice of words and of the sequence of themes testifies to a deep wisdom and an ardent desire to be beneficial to others.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THESE TEACHINGS?
From his exceptional erudition and realization, as well as his intimate knowledge of the modern world, Rinpoche has synthesized for his students a presentation of Buddhism that he first taught at the university before sharing it within the Institutes he founded. These teachings constitute the basis of the study offered within the centers attached to Rinpoche, the essential background for better understanding and putting into practice the teachings of the Lamrim, the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Rinpoche presents in turn:
What is it to be a Buddhist
The goals pursued
A short introduction to Buddhist epistemology
The mind
Some methods for taming the mind
A brief history of the life of the Buddha
A classification of his teaching according to chronology: the three teaching cycles
A classification of his teaching according to the theme: the three higher trainings
An initiation into Buddhist philosophy
Karma
The notion of self
The absence of identity: selflessness
The cycle of existences
The three jewels
The spirit of enlightenment
An overview of tantra
Far from constituting a mere academic presentation of the thought of the Buddha, these teachings invite us to put them into practice in order to operate a deep interior transformation, to find new freedom and joy, to develop the qualities that will be sources of happiness- not only for ourselves but also for everyone around us.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Through this textbook and these teachings, which serve as a foundation for the study program offered by the Institutes created by Rinpoche, you will acquire solid and authentic bases about the thought of the Buddha. These will allow you to better understand and put into practice all the teachings you may receive, and in particular those related to the lamrim, the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, of which they constitute the ideal complement, established by Rinpoche.
You will find here the public lectures given by Rinpoche mainly within the framework of the Open Days organized each year by Ganden Ling Institute in Veneux-les-Sablons, France. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THESE TEACHINGS? These conferences, intended for a wide audience, address topics as varied as...
You will find here the questions and answers sessions offered by Rinpoche as part of the monthly study weekends organized by Ganden Ling Institute in Veneux-les-Sablons. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THESE TEACHINGS? Over the years, these sessions have provided not only details on the topics covered within...
Kings, merchants, wandering monks, warriors, indigents, during his forty-five years of teaching the Buddha has always offered instructions that are both practical and profound, adapting to the crowds of listeners who came to meet him. Following him, the greatest Buddhist masters composed through...