{"product_id":"the-gelug-kagyu-tradition-of-mahamudra","title":"The Gelug\/Kagyu Tradition of Mahamudra","description":"Mahamudra, the great sealing nature, refers to systems of meditation on both the conventional and ultimate natures of the mind. These have been transmitted through the Kagyu, Sakya, and Gelug traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Within the Gelug, Mahamudra teachings occur in a combined Gelug\/Kagyu tradition exemplified in the First Panchen Lama's Root Text for the Precious Gelug\/Kagyu Tradition of Mahamudra. The work presented here contains two brilliant commentaries by the Dalai Lama. The first is a teaching based directly on the First Panchen Lama's root text. In the second, His Holiness bases his discussion on the First Panchen Lama's own commentary to this text. The book opens with an overview of Mahamudra by Alexander Berzin that discusses the relation of mind appearances and reality and offers practical techniques for overcoming problems of excessive worry, anxiety, and disturbing thoughts. This treasury of practical instruction contains extensive teachings on the nature of mind, the development of shamata, sutra and tantra levels of Mahamudra, and the compatibility of Dzogchen and Anuttarayoga Tantra.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1559390727\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1559390727.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama|Berzin, Alexander\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43336911257661,"sku":"BVV.1559390727.G","price":6.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1559390727-0.jpg?v=1783812954","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-gelug-kagyu-tradition-of-mahamudra","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}