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The Samadhi Raja Sutra forms the perfect link between the Mahayana training of a bodhisattva and the profound tradition of Buddhist meditation practice known as Mahamudra.
The profound lectures by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, in the style of pith instructions, contain the words of the Buddha as well as an explanation by Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche on Mahamudra.
Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche is a realized teacher of Tibetan Buddhism's Kargyu Lineage, possessing the three qualities of learning, pure conduct and noble-mindedness. He is an expert in exposition, debate and composition.
Synopsis
The Samadhi Raja Sutra forms the perfect link between the Mahayana training of a bodhisattva and the most profound tradition of Buddhist meditation practice, known as Mahamudra.
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King of Samadhi contains two commentaries given by His Eminence Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche in January 1993, as part of his yearly Namo Buddha Seminar at his monastery in Boudhanath, Nepal. The first commentary is on the King of Samadhi Sutra, a famous sutra spoken by the Buddha. The second is on the Song of Lodro Thaye, written by the great 19th-century master Jamgon Kongtrul the First, also known as Lodro Thaye.
About the Author
Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, a realized teacher of Tibetan Buddhism's Kagyu lineage, has been the abbot of Rumtek monastery in Sikkim and currently directs numerous monasteries and retreat centers. On his frequent world tours he teaches all levels of Buddhist philosophy and practice.