Padmasambhava's Spiritual Advice
Committed to writing and concealed as a treasure text
by K'andro Yeshe Ts'ogyel and revealed
by Terton Sangye Lingpa.


A scholarly though readable annotated translation of a classic work on the science of the spirit from eighth century Tibet, as orally bestowed by Padmasambhava, the Guru Rinpoche.
The teachings here given apply to all levels of practitioners, as they range from basic practical advice to the most subtle insights of Buddhist metaphysics.
A CD-ROM containing a corrected version of the Tibetan text, both in original script and in transliteration, is included in the present volume.

From the Depths of the Heart, Padmasambhava, Khandro Yeshe Tsogyel, Terton Sangye Lingpa, Translated and edited by Ramon N. Prats, English revision by Joan Kaye, Sky Dancer Press, Hardcover + CD, 216 Pages, 2004, $35.00

From the Depths of the Heart - Advice from Padmasambhava

The Science of the Spirit From Eighth Century Tibet
Padmasambhava's Spiritual Advice committed to writing by Yeshe Tsogyal
Part One

Advice for Removing Misconceptions at Once
Advice for Instantaneously Perfecting either the Six or Ten Transcendences
Advice for Instantaneously Progressing Through the Five Paths
Advice for Self-Perfecting the Three Bodies
Advice on the Basis, the Path, and the Result at One Stroke
Advice for Surpassing the Nine Gradual Mediums
Advice That the View Can Be Open, the Meditation Can Wander, and the Conduct Can Be Natural
Esoteric Instructions for Attaining Buddhahood Without Leaving Any Remains of the Psychophysical Body
Advice for Attaining Buddhahood with Remains of the Psychophysical Body
Advice for Attaining Buddhahood Outside the Transitory States of Death
The Nine Combinations Necessary for Dharma Practitioners
The Six Extraordinary Dharma Teachings
The Supreme Direct Introduction into Buddhahood
Advice for Discerning Buddhahood
The Skilful Method for Attaining Buddhahood Without Meditating
Advice for Attaining Buddhahood Despite Previous Negativities
Advice Suitable to Instantaneously Transforming Ordinary Understanding
The Mentation Possessing the Fifteen Aspects of Bliss That Unite the Intentionality of the Buddhas with the Mind of the Sentient Beings
Part Two

Keep this in mind!
Part Three

Guru Padmasambhava's Advice
Part Four

Core Instruction for attaining Buddhahood at the time of death
Part Five

The Crucial Point Concerning All That Appears and Exists
The Crucial Point Concerning the Eighty-Four Thousand Gates of Dharma Teachings
The Crucial Point Concerning All Sentient Living Beings
The Crucial Point Concerning All Primordial Gnoses
The Crucial Point Concerning Exalted Concentration
The Crucial Point Concerning All Abodes
The Crucial Point Concerning All Paths
The Crucial Point Concerning All Enlightened Bodies
The Crucial Point Concerning All Enlightened [Forms of] Speech
The Crucial Point Concerning All Enlightened Minds
The Crucial Point Concerning All Sacred Bonds
The Crucial Point Concerning All Enlightened Qualities
The Crucial Point Concerning All Enlightened Activities
The Crucial Point Concerning All Secret Mantras
The Crucial Point Concerning All Spiritual Aspirations
The Crucial Point Concerning All Meditations
The Crucial Point Concerning All Modes of Conduct
The Crucial Point Concerning All Results
Part Six

Recall This to mind!
Part Seven

Definitions and Prophecy
Postscript
Colophon
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