The Fulfillment of All Hopes: Guru Devotion in Tibetan Buddhism
Why is it important to have a spiritual teacher? How does on enter into such a relationship intelligently? Devoting oneself to a spiritual teacher is a practice much misunderstood in the West, yet fundamental to the tantric Buddhism of Tibet. The Fulfillment of All Hopes is an explanation of this core practice by Tsongkhapa, one of Tibet's most revered scholar-practitioners. Presented here is a complete translation of Tsongkhapa's commentary on the well-known Fifty Stanzas on the Guru accompanied by the original Tibetan text.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:086171153X
ISBN13:9780861711536
Release Date:July 1999
Publisher:Wisdom Publications
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
1 rating
An excellent academic translation
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
For those familiar with other works by Tsongkapa, this books follows his usual outline style. At times it is obscure, but the author had done a yeoman's job in researching the Tibetan literature which is relevant and clarifies the points. This is a what to do and not do instruction book on how one worships a guru.Some appears a bit protocolish...Do you prostrate to a lay guru if you are a monk? Other parts are excellent advice...the exact qualities of a guru, what do do if you can only find a deficient guru. It is a worthwhile read for the serious Buddhist student. It is probably too much depth and erudition for the person who has casual involvement in Buddhism.
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
