An unusually detailed, clear, and complete instruction manual for the meditation practice of Mahamudra, by a renowned eighteenth-century Tibetan master in the Drukpa Kagyu lineage.
The Third Khamtrul Rinpoche (1680-1729), a great Tibetan visionary,
meditation master, artist, civic leader, and polymath whose
collected works fill seventeen volumes, was widely recognized for
his teachings and writings on mahamudra systems of meditation. He
was responsible for the founding of Khampagar Monastery in eastern
Tibet.
Gerardo Abboud was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After a short
career in engineering, he spent fourteen years studying Buddhism in
India and Nepal. Since 1986 he has been president of the Dongyuling
Center, Argentina, which offers free teachings on Buddhist theory
and practice. He has been the main translator for Drubwang Tsoknyi
Rinpoche since 2000 and has been serving as His Holiness the Dalai
Lama's interpreter in Latin America since 1992.
"This guidebook by the third Khamtrul Drodul Ngawang Kunga Tenzin
clearly and extensively presents such topics as ground, path, and
fruition; instructions on the four yogas of Mahamudra; and detailed
descriptions of a yogin's meditative experiences. It is my hope
that it may be of great benefit to those Westerners who wish to
study and practice Mahamudra."—H.E. Dorzong Rinpoche
"Because it is one of the most detailed and comprehensive
presentations of Mahamudra teachings in existence, many years ago I
encouraged Gerardo Abboud to prepare an English translation of the
third Khamtrul Rinpoche's instructional treatise on coemergent
wisdom. I'm truly delighted to see that his efforts have now
resulted in this exceptional work. All those devoted to the path
that leads to recognizing the mind's profound nature will surely
cherish The Royal Seal of Mahamudra."—H.E. Chökyi Nyima
Rinpoche
"The distinguishing feature of this commentary on Mahamudra by
Khamtrul Ngawang Kunga Tenzin is the way it accurately covers the
different experiences of practitioners. People's minds are varied
so their experiences can differ as well. The author advises what
antidotes to apply, what adjustments to make, how to determine if
an experience is valid or not, and gives instructions to prevent
straying to a wrong path. The translator Gerardo Abboud is not only
learned about Mahamudra but also has the experience of practice,
both of which are special conditions for an adequate translation.
It is my dearest hope that this text may be of great benefit and
lead countless beings to the realization of buddhahood."—Drubwang
Tsoknyi Rinpoche
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