Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche's oral translation of the ancient text "Song of Karmapa" explains the path of resting within and transforming the mind. This song was originally written by Rangjung Dorje, one of the most important teachers within the Tibetan tradition. In this book Traleg unwraps each cryptic verse revealing its hidden meaning. An enlightening journey into ways of developing insight, compassion, and wisdom, and reducing suffering, key components within the Buddhist tradition.

Song of Karmapa: The Aspiration of the Mahamudra of True Meaning by Lord Rangjung Dorje, Traleg Rinpoche, Shogam Publications, Paperback, 120 pp, $21.95

Traleg Kyabgon (1955-2012) was the founder of the Kagyu E-Vam Buddhist Institute, which is headquartered in Melbourne, with a major practice center in upstate New York and a practice community in New York City. He taught extensively at universities and Buddhist centers in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, and is the author of such books as Essence of Buddhism and Karma: What It Is, What It Isn't, Why It Matters.

CONTENTS: Song of Karmapa
Foreword by Ogyen Trinley Dorje, 17th Karmapa		ix
Foreword by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche		xi
Biography of Author		xiii
Acknowledgements		xvii
Editor's Introduction and Biography		xviii
The Root Verses		1
Section One: The Overview		6
	Verses One - Two
Section Two: The Correct Basis for Embarking on the Path		13
	Verses Three - Four
Section Three: The Means of Realizing the Path		20
	Verse Five
Section Four: The Path		26
	Verse Six
Section Five: How to Cultivate the Spiritual Path		33
	Verses Seven - Twenty-three
Section Six: Fruition		94
	Verses Twenty-four - Twenty-five
Notes		100
Bibliography		111
Terms and Names		113
Glossary		116
Index		123