BRUCE NEWMAN has studied and practiced Tibetan Buddhism, mostly in the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions, for almost thirty years. He spent eleven years in India and Nepal studying under his primary teacher, Venerable Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche. He also completed a four-year retreat at Kagyu Samye Ling in Scotland. For the past ten years, he has been practicing and teaching under the guidance of Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche in Ashland, Oregon.
摘要
A real-world guide to the seemingly other-worldly tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Millions outside of Asia become curious about Tibetan Buddhism through hearing and being touched by the words of the Dalai Lama, reading a book about Tibet, seeing images, or watching films.
Many who are curious about Buddhist ideas eventually find themselves reaching a point where they are exposed to aspects of Tibetan Buddhism but are unsure what participating in the tradition and its practices entails. In this warm, candid, and practical guide from a longtime practitioner, Bruce Newman offers guidance on the role of a teacher and finding one that is a good match; a clear explanation of what initiation means; how to approach practice in community; and a comprehensive outline of Tibetan Buddhist practices done both on and off the cushion. Special emphasis is placed on the potential pitfalls—and the marvelous benefits—of the guru-disciple relationship.
目次
Foreword to the First Edition by Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche ix Preface to the 2022 Edition xi Acknowledgements xiii Introduction 1 1. Buddha-Nature: The Ground 13 2. The Teacher 25 3. Finding a Teacher 35 4. Events and Empowerment 49 5. Centers 63 6. Getting Ready 75 7. Path Buddha-Nature: Instruction and Practice 93 8. Getting Started 109 9. Getting It Wrong 121 10. The Four Noble Truths 143 11. The Four Thoughts 153 12. Ngondro: Refuge and Bodhichitta 169 13. Ngondro: Vajrasattva Practice and Mandala Offerings 183 14. Ngondro: Guru Yoga and Devotion 191 15. Kyerim 203 16. Rituals 217 17. Dzogrim and the Body 233 18. The Path of Liberation 249 19. Fruition 257 Conclusion 269 Appendix: Systems and Stages of Practices 275 Notes 283 About the Author 287
