For those who are constantly moving and often lost in hectic and demanding activities, try to understand that there is a world of stillness that can unleash your mental health and ability. The 488-page-book provides a great treasure, a large and indepth work of invaluable value of meditation. The readers to whom
meditation is only for a pleasant beneficial might also be astounded by the book's size, depth and scholarly exposition. The book is also very valuable for consulting correct meditation practice based on Tibetan literature.
The book is divided into book one and two. Book one discusses a concise elucidation of the common system of tranquil equipoise. It consists of 4 chapters, concerning the ordinary meditation and stages of tranquility and insight. Book two discusses an extensive elucidation of mahamudra, the uncommon meditation. It consists of 2 parts, i.e.; preliminary exposition (2 chapters) and the main meditation of
mahamudra (7 remaining chapters).
The author and the translator (one of Tibet's most gifted living translator) are successfully communicating abstract mental reasons and activities in a thorough, comprehensive and clear manner. The book is a must-to-understand book for those who are serious in meditation.
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