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Mahamudra Tantra: The Supreme Heart Jewel Nectar Paperback – October 1, 2005
Mahamudra is the union of the most subtle mind that experiences great bliss and realizes ultimate truth―the way things actually exist. From his practical experience, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso explains how to prepare our mind for Mahamudra meditation, how to remove obstacles to successful practice, and how we can experience progressively subtler states of mind. By explaining how to uncover and purify the deepest level of our mind and to use this very subtle blissful mind to meditate on ultimate truth, he shows how we can destroy all our negative minds at their very root and quickly reach the state of full enlightenment.
- Print length294 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherTharpa Publications
- Publication dateOctober 1, 2005
- Dimensions5.06 x 0.63 x 7.75 inches
- ISBN-100948006935
- ISBN-13978-0948006937
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Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism who has pioneered the introduction of modern Buddhism into contemporary society. He is the author of 22 highly acclaimed books that transmit perfectly the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to our modern world. He has also founded over 1200 Kadampa Buddhist Centers and groups throughout the world.
In his teachings, Geshe Kelsang emphasizes the importance of meditation and how to apply it in daily life. He reveals practical methods for developing wisdom, cultivating a good heart and maintaining a peaceful mind through which we can all find true and lasting happiness. Demonstrating these qualities perfectly in his own life, Geshe Kelsang has dedicated his whole life to helping others find inner peace and happiness.
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- Publisher : Tharpa Publications (October 1, 2005)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 294 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0948006935
- ISBN-13 : 978-0948006937
- Item Weight : 12 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.06 x 0.63 x 7.75 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,076,890 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,644 in Buddhist Rituals & Practice (Books)
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About the author

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Geshe-la, as he is affectionately called by his students, is primarily responsible for the worldwide revival of Kadampa Buddhism in our time.
From the age of eight Geshe-la studied extensively in the great monastic universities of Tibet and earned the title "Geshe," which literally means "spiritual friend." Under the guidance of his Spiritual Guide, Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, he then spent the next eighteen years in meditation retreats in the Himalayas.
In 1977 he accepted an invitation to teach at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in England, where he has lived and taught, giving teachings and guidance to an ever-growing group of students.
Geshe-la has often given teachings and empowerments at the International Kadampa Festivals attended by thousands of people from all over the world.
Geshe-la has established three unique study programs and 1200 centers and groups around the world, trained hundreds of qualified Teachers and a flourishing ordained community, and created a project to build Buddhist Temples in every major city in the world.
In his teachings Geshe Kelsang Gyatso emphasizes the importance of meditation and how to apply it in daily life. He reveals practical methods for developing wisdom, cultivating a good heart, and maintaining a peaceful mind through which we can all find true and lasting happiness. Demonstrating these qualities perfectly in his own life, Geshe-la has dedicated his whole life to helping others find inner peace and happiness.
For more information on his books, audio, artwork, meditation supplies, and cards visit www.tharpa.com/us. For books in Spanish visit www.tharpa.com/us-es.
For more information on his meditation centers across the US and around the world visit www.kadampa.org
For books in Spanish see www.amazon.com/author/gueshe_kelsang_gyatso
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2006Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's exquisite book Mahamudra Tantra, is a practical guide to discovering the real meaning of human life. Mahamudra Tantra is a quick method for attaining elightenment, a state of existence that is free from suffering, and the instructions for qualified Tantric practice are extremely profound. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso explains them in such a clear manner, that those who have never heard of the word Tantra before picking up this book, will have an immediate understanding of what Tantra is, and why developing a strong foundation of basic correct view and good intention is essential.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso dispells many of the myths and confusion associated with Tantra, and explains the real meaning of Tantra, how to transform our attachment into the spiritual path. He gives a very specific definition of Tantra: an inner realization that functions to prevent ordinary appearances and conceptions and to accomplish the four complete purities (pure environment, body, enjoyments and activities.)
I found these instructions so helpful living in today's modern world. It seems to be so easy to get sucked into all the distractions of daily life, and this book presents a methodology that allows us to have a pure and more meaningful experience of the world while still engaging in our normal, everyday activities like going to work, being in a relationship, spending time with family etc..
I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in gaining a deep, profound experience of meditation and learning more about Tantra, what it is, and why it is the quick path to enlightenment.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2012This book proved an invaluable tool for me while recently attending a 14 day Mahamudra retreat given by Gen Tharchin, one of the author's first western students, having studied under Geshe-la for 35 years.
The power of the written instructions when combined with a qualified Mahamudra master can bring immeasurable benefit to the practitioner.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2014Just it is a beautiful book. I have faith in BUDDHA , and this book very well translated to English.the author Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has a great skill and dedication.I recommend to everyone how want to improve there self and find inner peace.
Pease look anther book also from this great author. I almost have everyone.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2013I am enjoying the DVD immensely, as it enables me to listen while resting my eyes. The practices become very clear and I can feel the progress. Thank you.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2019Great price, great condition.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2017Prompt delivery. Product as described.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017ever since my tour in Vietnam as an Veteran and my view upon the great stature of the Buddha my mind became opened or as the one who became the buddha " I have become awaken", this book was one I thought to like.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2007If you want to get enlightened QUICK, read this book. It's a modern answer to the age-old quest.
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F. KallosReviewed in France on March 20, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars A rare and exceptional book
A rare and exceptional book that has the power to really transform life positively in an ultra powerful way. subtle and complex ! To keep secret.
Un livre rare et exceptionnel qui a le pouvoir de transformer réellement la vie positivement et d'une manière ultra puissante. À garder secret pour l'entourage.
- TonyReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars very sad and an even sadder reflection of their own practice
Another remarkable book by a true Vajra Master. My advice would be to read it and make up your own mind. Unlike others who are suggesting you avoid it - unlike they did of course!?! Please be grown up and come to your own conclusions and don't be swayed by confused minds that are set on bitching about others....very sad and an even sadder reflection of their own practice.
- Rabin GayariReviewed in India on March 11, 2015
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- mandy hillReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2015
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