Vajrayana Student Notebook

“Through aeons of time we have created vey complex pattern of negativity. These prevent and obscure the emergence of the Absolute Mind to view things with equanimity and act with compassion, always guided by Bodhicitta. All practises is directed at becoming aware of and breaking through such negative thought pattern - that is to become aware of the voids.” VAJRAYANA STUDENTS NOTE BOOK Tom Dummer, an ardent and serious student of the dharma, in this book unravels the profound teaching of the Vajrayana form of Tibetan Buddhism in a very lucid and step by step approach. The first part of the book deals with the basics for the students of the Vajrayana, both beginners and those on path. Refuge prayers, meditational techniques, phowa, prostrations etc., are thoroughly dealt with. Significance of the ritual implements and artifacts are also explained in detail. The second part of the book dwells on the seven pitfalls to enlightenment. Veiws of some of the great comtemporary Buddhist masters on the subject of mudane affairs like sex, life styles, eating habits etc. are also laid bare. A very handy and precise guide book for those on the path to enlightenment.