Parting from the Four Attachments

Parting from the Four Attachments is a commentary on the revered master of the Sakya tradition Jetsun Drakpa Gyaltsen’s “Song of Experience on Mind Training and the View.” Through the wisdom of Chogye Trichen Rinpoche, this jewel of Tibetan Buddhism shines in its elucidation of the nature of attachment and the path to enlightenment. The book is richly layered with historical context as it encourages readers to transcend the four attachments that bind them to suffering.

Rinpoche’s commentary provides practical guidance on cultivating ethical conduct, meditation, and the unity of clarity and emptiness known as Mahamudra. The teachings emphasize the importance of understanding the illusory nature of experiences, fostering a deeper sense of compassion and altruism. It also provides a window into the rich heritage of the Sakya tradition, serving as a useful guide for those committed to overcoming the afflictions of attachment and realizing their true nature."Chogye Trichen Rinpoche, the seniormost Shakya lama today and the teachers' teacher (his disciples include the Dalai Lama and Shakya Trizin), offers quintessential teachings on the nature of mind and pitfalls of the spiritual path."—Tricycle

"Trichen's commentary is lucid, free from jargon, and thus immensely helpful for beginners in the vast realm of the Buddhist thought."—Tibet Journal

"Quintessential teachings on how to genuinely enter into the practice of Dharma and get to the very core of the path by one of the last Tibetan masters of the old generation commenting on classic verses of the Sakya tradition."—Ven. Matthieu Ricard, author of The Monk and the PhilosopherChogye Trichen Rinpoche is a primary teacher of the Dalai Lama Sakya Trizin and other great lamas.