The Generation Stage in Buddhist Tantra

By Gyatrul Rinpoche

This book offers an exceptionally clear and accessible presentation of the generation stage practices of deity yoga. Gyatrul Rinpoche explains the state of mind to be established at the beginning of the practice session, the details of the visualization sequences, the three types of offerings, and proper mantra recitation--as well as mudras, tormas, and malas. Practitioners from all lineages of Tibetan Buddhism will find that these teachings enhance their understanding of sadhana practice. Rinpoche's detailed explanations make it possible to practice these meditations as they were intended and as they were practiced in Tibet and ancient China. It was originally published as Generating the Deity .

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559392290
• ISBN13: 9781559392297
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Snow Lion Publications
• Length: 139 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

"Generation stage" of deity practice in Buddhist Vajrayana

This book is the perfect companion to "Creation and Completion; Essential Points of Tantric Meditation" by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye (ISBN 0861713125). I you compare these two books, then "Creation and Completion" is more concerned with explanations of the principles of Tantric meditation; while this book, "Generating the Deity", provides thorough explanations of the practical details of the general practice itself. Both books are very worthwhile to study, if you are interested in the "creation (generating) stage" and "completion stage" of deity practice in the Buddhist Tantrayana (also called: Vajrayana, or Mantrayana).

essential resource

Gyatrul Rinpoche is one of a handful of Tibetan masters who have decided to publish certain material usually reserved for "personal transmission." Anyone practicing visualization (so-called "kye rim") according to the nyingma school of buddhism will find this book invaluable help for remembering the many detailed aspects of symbolism involved in this level of practice. The beginner may get bored. Even so, I would recommend you buy it, and wait. You'll need it sooner or later.