The Essence Of Buddhism

By Traleg Kyabgon,

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Book description

This lucid overview of the Buddhist path takes the perspective of the three "vehicles" of Tibetan Buddhism: the Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. While these vehicles are usually presented as a historical development, they are here equated with the attitudes that individuals bring to their Buddhist practice. Basic to them all,…


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Why read it?

1 author picked The Essence Of Buddhism as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

For anyone looking to study Buddhism from tip to tail, this is a go-to resource. Traleg Rinpoche introduces what are known as the three yanas, or vehicles, of Buddhism and breaks each out in precise and clear language. Is this the most flowery prose you will find in Buddhism? No. It is extremely straight-forward and educational. A trusted resource I will likely return to over and over again.

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