In this book the author has recorded his own experiences as a Lama, as well as the theoretical and practical basis for the spiritual exercises Lamas undergo. Although these mystical experiences and theories associated with them are well beyond my scan, they have an undeniable interest which I share with the curiosity of the uninitiated. Lama Thinley Dorji Bhutias birth in a family which served as Lamas for countless generations virtually foreordained that he would accept Lamahood. He was initiated as a Lama at Aloobari monastery in Darjeeling fifty years.

Beyond Eternity Through Mysticism, Lama Thinley Dorjey Bhutia, Paljor Publications, 2007, Paperback, 283 pages, $12.00

The Author Dr. T.D. Bhutia is a Yolmowa and was born in 1933. At nine he was initiated as a novice Lama of Maghdog monastery, Aloobari, Darjeeling. Betwieen 1943 to 1950 he completed his three retreats. In 1955 he received two important initiations and empowerments from His Holiness the Dalai lama and Zamyang Khenche Rinpoche followed by yet another two retreats. He underwent three vipasana retreats at Igatpuri. Lastly, on receivng the zogchen empowerment from Dilgo Khenche Rimpoche, he completed his final retreat in Rumtek branch monastery in New Delhi. Simultaneously he completed his high school, graduation, B. Ed., M.A., M.Phil and Ph.D in Buddhist studies. Besides being a fully qualified lama in meditation and yoga and also having acquired the highest University degree, he started his career as a Tibetan teacher and , later on, appointed as Professor in Tibetan at the Nation's Prestigious Institute at N.D.A., Khadakwasla. Presently he is Director under the Govt. of India.

Illustrations	iv
Acknowledgement	v
Foreword	vii
Introduction	1
1. Buddhism and its Three Yanas	7
2. Lamaism	23
3. Buddhism - What is it?	33
4. Mind and Matter	41
5. Meditation	65
6. Discovery of Padmasambhava	85
7. His Renunciation	93
8. Tibet- Prior to the Advent of Padmasambhava	105
9. The Advent of Padmasambhava to Tibet	111
10. Vajrayana	121
11. Common Preliminary Practice	149
12. Extra Ordinary Preliminary Practice	171
13. The Great Perfection	199
14. State between Death and Rebirth	235
15. My Personal Experiece Final Words	257
* Appendices	259
* Non-Violence
* Offering Sang and Serkim
* Offering Water
* Offering Butter Lamp
* Significance of 108
* Prostration
* Bibliography