Geshe Sonam Rinchen (1933-2013) studied at Sera Je Monastery and in 1980 received the Lharampa Geshe degree. He taught Buddhist philosophy and practice at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamsala, India, as well as in dharma centers around the world.
"This quintessential teaching of the three principles straight from
the bodhisattva Manjushri via Jey Tsong Khapa is beautifully
translated and insightfully elucidated in this little jewel of a
book. I hugely enjoyed it and recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone
who wants to understand the practice the Buddha Dharma." —Robert
Thurman, author of Why the Dalai Lama Matters
"A perfect introduction to Mahayana Buddhist practice! Geshe Sonam
Rinchen gives us a concise and authoritative guide to the heart of
the bodhisattva path. Replete with vivid teaching stories from
traditional Tibet and the tough-love proverbs of the Kadampa
masters, the volume also includes a clear edition and translation
of Tsong-kha-pa's 14-verse root text." —Guy Newland, author of
Introduction to Emptiness
"This oral commentary by Geshe Sonam Rinchen is perhaps the most
complete comprehensive and clear explanation I have read. He has
brought to bear a huge depth of experience and an extensive
knowledge of Buddhist teachings to create a rich and inspiring
illumination of the root text. This is an invaluable resource for
anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the essential
foundations of Tibetan Buddhist psychology and practice." —Rob
Preece, author of The Courage to Feel and The Wisdom of
Imperfection
"Sonam has captured the storytelling tone that makes good teachers
so popular ('don't listen like a pot which has been turned upside
down'). Geshe Rinchen's years of experience teaching Westerners
makes the text very accessible without compromising its integrity.
His depth of wisdom makes this a valuable book for the seasoned
Buddhist as well." —Anna Jedrziewski, New Age Retailer
"Extensive and concise. . . . This volume is very understandable
and is a great discourse for beginner and advanced practitioners
alike. . . . Geshe Rinchen has has done a fantastic job and
given us a true gem of a book to learn from. . . . [A] sensational
discourse on one of the most important teachings in Tibetan
Buddhism. Highly recommended!" —Nate DeMontigny, Precious Metal
"As any practitioner quickly realizes, as soon as we are faced with
the real world, even the straightest path to enlightenment is
riddled with potholes and roadblocks, not to mention those
confusing road signs that seem designed to discourage us wholly
from the pursuit of compassion. . . . It's a rocky road for anyone
to traverse, but the going is made easier by masters like Geshe
Sonam Rinchen who elucidate the wisdom and inspire us on our
journey. . . . [A] beautifully produced volume. . . . Rinchen's
attentive exploration touches on specific areas within the text
that may be overlooked even by those who are deeply familiar with
it . . . his approach is humble and firm. . . . Geshe Rinchen's
unique and clear approach to The Three Principal Aspects of the
Path is accessible for beginners while also providing thoughtful
advancement for more experienced students." —DeborahAdams, Elevate
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