In "The Flight of the Garuda", Keith Dowman takes readers on a transformative journey through Tibetan Buddhism, illuminating the path of spiritual awakening and inner realization. With vivid storytelling and profound insights, he weaves together ancient teachings and personal experiences that resonate deeply with seekers of truth. As he unveils the mystical symbolism of the Garuda, a powerful mythical bird, readers are invited to explore the depths of their consciousness. This book is not just a guide, but an invitation to soar beyond the mundane and embrace the extraordinary. Prepare to be captivated by a narrative that promises to enrich your spiritual quest and ignite your imagination.
By Keith Dowman
Published: 2003
"In the dance of life and death, the soul learns to soar beyond the confines of fear, discovering the boundless skies of awakening."
Dzogchen, a tradition of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism, is considered by many to be an extremely powerful path to enlightenment. This ground-breaking book offers translations of four sacred texts of the Dzogchen tradition: Secret Instruction in a Garland of Vision, The Flight of the Garuda, Emptying the Depths of Hell, and the Wish-Granting Prayer of Kuntu Zangpo. With an informative introduction by the translator, Flight of the Garuda is an invaluable resource for both practice and scholarship. Flight of the Garuda conveys the heart advice of one of the most beloved nonsectarian masters of Tibet. Ordained as a Gelug monk, the itinerant yogi Shabkar was renowned for his teachings on Dzogchen, the heart practice of the Nyingma lineage. He wandered the countryside of Tibet and Nepal, turning many minds toward the Dharma through his ability to communicate the essence of the teachings in a poetic and crystal-clear way. Buddhists of all stripes, including practitioners of Zen and Vipassana, will find ample sustenance within the pages of this book, and be thrilled by the lyrical insights conveyed in Shabkar's words. Along with the song by Shabkar, translator Keith Dowman includes several other seminal Dzogchen texts. Dzogchen practice brings us into direct communion with the subtlemost nature of our experience, the unity of samsara in nirvana as experienced within our own consciousness. Within the Nyingma school, it is held higher than even the practices of tantra for bringing the meditator face to face with the nature of reality.
Keith Dowman is a distinguished author and translator known for his insights into Tibetan Buddhism and spirituality. His notable works include 'The Power of Mantra' and 'Tibetan Secret Doctrines,' wherein he combines scholarly research with accessible prose to explore profound spiritual teachings. Dowman's writing is characterized by its clarity and depth, making complex spiritual concepts approachable for a wide audience. As a respected figure in the field of Buddhist studies, he continues to foster understanding and appreciation of Tibetan culture through his writings.
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“In the dance of life and death, the soul learns to soar beyond the confines of fear, discovering the boundless skies of awakening.”
The Flight of the Garuda
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