{"product_id":"the-secret-revelations-of-chittamani-tara-generation-and-completion-stage-practice-and-commentary-hardcover","title":"The Secret Revelations of Chittamani Tara: Generation and Completion Stage Practice and Commentary - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Gonsalez\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003ePabongkha Dechen Nyingpo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChittamani Tara is the Highest Yoga Tantra aspect of Green Tara, one of the most popular \u003ci\u003eyidams\u003c\/i\u003e in Tibetan Buddhism.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this book beloved teacher Pabongkha Rinpoche shares the teachings that his teacher, Gargyi Wangpo Takphu Dorje Chang, received directly from Chittamani Tara herself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Revelations of Chittamani Tara\u003c\/i\u003e contains many profound oral instructions that are not easily found elsewhere, including one of the most powerful and practical discourses on the completion stage to be found anywhere in English translation. Rinpoche has supplemented his commentary with teachings from the Gaden Hearing Lineage as well as the general tantric teachings of the Gelug tradition. Also included are the Chittamani Tara self-generation\u003ci\u003e sadhana\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eganachakra\u003c\/i\u003e offering for Chittamani Tara, and three beautiful and moving praises and prayers to Tara composed by masters in the tradition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Lovingly translated by the scholar-monk David Gonsalez, \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Revelations of Chittamani Tara\u003c\/i\u003e is a guiding force leading all living beings to the state of Arya Tara. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The material in this book is restricted. This book may be read only by those who have received an empowerment into any of the four classes of tantra. In order to practice this material, you must have received both the common and uncommon Chittamani Tara empowerments.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Gonsalez\u003c\/b\u003e was the translator of numerous \u003ci\u003esadhanas\u003c\/i\u003e and texts and served for many years as the personal translator and attendant for Gen Lobsang Chophel. He was the president of Dechen Ling, a nonprofit organization that worked with the Tibetan community in exile to establish their monasteries and traditions, preserving, continuing, and translating the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhist culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePabongkha Rinpoche\u003c\/b\u003e (1878-1941) received his geshe degree at Sera Monastic University. He was the root lama of both tutors of the present Dalai Lama and profoundly influenced many of the Gelug lamas who have been instrumental in bringing Dharma to the West.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.8 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 04, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42170270711943,"sku":"9781614295655","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/01048774ba5c2daca145500969649efa.webp?v=1733347067","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-secret-revelations-of-chittamani-tara-generation-and-completion-stage-practice-and-commentary-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}