Moonbeams of Mahamudra: The Classic Meditation Manual - Paperback

by Traleg Kyabgon (Author)

A definitive guide to the Mahamudra path of direct perception within the Dakpo Kagyu tradition. This manual systematically explains its approach to meditation, offering definitions, pointing-out instructions, and advice for navigating pitfalls.

Central to these teachings is acknowledging the difference between understanding and experience, and avoiding the trap of mistaking meditative experiences for realization. Traleg Kyabgon presents these Mahamudra instructions in a direct, relaxed, and intimate style, reflecting his role as a bridge between Tibetan Buddhism and Western audiences.

Discover the pre-eminent method of the Dakpo Kagyu tradition and learn to cultivate mindfulness, awareness, and insight. Explore the nature of mind, overcome mental obstacles, and integrate spiritual practice into daily life. This classic manual offers a clear path to self-liberation and enlightenment.

Author Biography

Traleg Kyabgon (1955-2012) is the founder of the Kagyu E-Vam Buddhist Institute, which is headquartered in Melbourne, with a major practice center in upstate New York and a practice community in New York City. He taught extensively at universities and Buddhist centers in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, and is the author of such books as Essence of Buddhism and Karma: What It Is, What It Isn't, Why It Matters.