Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Preface PART ONE: Generation Stage Preliminary Explanation Training in the Basic Practices The Yoga of the Guru Bringing the Three Bodies into the Path Checking Meditation on the Mandala and Basis Heruka Generating the Mandala and Deities of the Body Mandala The Actual Generation Stage Meditation The Concluding Practices PART TWO: Completion Stage Preliminary Explanation The Five Stages of Completion Stage Dedication Appendix I - The Condensed Meaning of the Commentary Appendix II - Sadhanas: 'Vajra Hero Yoga' 'Essence of Vajrayana' 'Condensed Essence of Vajrayana' 'Assembly of Good Fortune' 'Heruka Retreat Preliminary Jewel' 'Heruka Body Mandala Burning Offering' 'Union of No More Learning' Appendix III - Diagrams and Illustrations Deity Charts Seed-Letters Ritual Objects Glossary Bibliography Study Programmes Index

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Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was born in Tibet and is a fully accomplished Tantric master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism.

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Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was born in Tibet and is a fully accomplished Tantric master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Living in the West since 1977, he is the author of a series of highly acclaimed books that transmit perfectly the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to our contemporary life. He has also founded many Buddhist Centres throughout the world for the study and practice of Mahayana Buddhism.