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Luminous Heart: Essential Writings of Rangjung Dorje, the Third Karmapa

Luminous Heart: Essential Writings of Rangjung Dorje, the Third Karmapa

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Book description

This extraordinary collection of writings on buddha nature by the Third Karmapa Rangjung Dorje (1284–1339) focuses on the transition from ordinary deluded consciousness to enlightened wisdom, the characteristics of buddhahood, and a buddha’s enlightened activity. The Third Karmapa’s unique and balanced view synthesizes Yogacara Madhyamaka and the classical teachings on buddha nature. Included are commentaries by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé that supplement the view of the Third Karmapa on two fundamental treatises on buddha nature, emphasizing the luminous empty mind of buddha nature as presented by the great Indian masters Maitreya and Asaṅga. For those practicing the sutrayāna and the vajrayāna in the Kagyü tradition, what these texts describe can be transformed into living experience.
The Third Karmapa

The Third Karmapa

Author Bio

The Third Karmapa Rangjung Dorje (1284–1339) was a scholar of fabled erudition. He mastered texts and teachings across sectarian boundaries, wrote treatises on medicine and astrology, built monasteries, and was spiritual advisor to the last Yuan emperor.

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Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye

Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye

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Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Taye (1813–1900) was a versatile and prolific scholar and one of the most outstanding writers and teachers of his time in Tibet. He was a pivotal figure in eastern Tibet’s nonsectarian movement and made major contributions to education, politics, and medicine.

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Praise for the book

from the foreword by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

author of Rebel Buddha

“It is my great delight that Dr. Brunnhölzl has translated the crucial passages on the view in The Profound Inner Reality as well as the two lesser treatises with their commentaries. An accomplished translator, Karl is also skilled in presenting the most complicated and intricate subjects in a clear and direct manner. This work is an invaluable gift and great contribution to Western Buddhism. I trust that this book will bring great insight and genuine benefit for all readers.”
Luminous Heart: Essential Writings of Rangjung Dorje, the Third Karmapa

The Third Karmapa, Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye

Luminous Heart: Essential Writings of Rangjung Dorje, the Third Karmapa

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