Publisher's Synopsis
Meditation is the key to meaningful Buddhist practice, but establishing a solid foundation requires skill and sustained effort. In simple and inviting language, this book shows how to develop a successful meditation practice.
In Tibetan Buddhism, developing a consistent and sustained meditation practice is the first step toward discerning the true nature of reality as taught by the Buddha. Lama Dudjom Dorjee encapsulates the Buddha's teaching in terms that are accessible and encouraging for beginning meditators, covering topics from establishing a proper meditation posture to realizing the luminous and spacious qualities of the mind.
Chapters discuss
The life of the Buddha
The first turning of the wheel of dharma
The four noble truths and the eightfold path
Proper meditation posture
The nine stages of shamatha, or resting the mind
Common obstacles to shamatha and their antidotes
Benefits of developing shamatha
The subsequent stages of practice, including insight/vipashyana meditation and mahamudra
