{"product_id":"luminous-essence-isbn-9781559393270","title":"Luminous Essence","description":"\u003ci\u003eLuminous Essence\u003c\/i\u003e is a complete introduction to the world of tantric thought and practice. Composed by the renowned Tibetan master Jamgön Mipham (1846–1912), the text provides an overview of the theory and experiential assimilation of a seminal tantric scripture, the \u003ci\u003eTantra of the Secret Essence \u003c\/i\u003e(\u003ci\u003eGuhyagarbha Tantra\u003c\/i\u003e). Embodying the essence of tantric practice, this text has been a central scripture in Tibetan Buddhism for well over a thousand years. Mipham's explanation of this text, here translated for the first time, is one of the most celebrated commentaries on the \u003ci\u003eTantra of the Secret Essence\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewhich today occupies an important place in the tantric curriculum of Tibetan monastic colleges. \u003ci\u003eLuminous Essence\u003c\/i\u003e is a specialized guide meant for initiated tantric practitioners. To fully appreciate and assimilate its message, it should be studied under the guidance of a qualified teacher by those who have received the appropriate empowerments, reading transmissions, and oral instructions.\"I have no doubt that interested and initiated practitioners of the Guhyagarbha Tantra cycle of practices will derive great benefit from reading and relying on this explantatory text.\"—from the Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"For those who have the necessary background in Tantra, this work will be a remarkable treasure trove of insights and explanations.\"—\u003ci\u003eEastern Horizon \u003c\/i\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eJamgön Mipham (1846–1912), one of the great luminaries of Tibetan Buddhism in modern times, has had a dominant and vitalizing influence on the Nyingma School and beyond. He was an important member of the Rimé, or nonsectarian movement, which did much to strengthen and preserve the entire tradition. A scholar of outstanding brilliance and versatility, his translated works are eagerly anticipated by English-language readers.","brand":"Snow Lion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300456943845,"sku":"NP9781559393270","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781559393270.jpg?v=1767731979","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/luminous-essence-isbn-9781559393270","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}