The Heartdrop of Jamma is practice found within the Yungdrung Bon religious tradition that is open to anyone. With this practice of the Buddha Sherap Jamma, the loving mother of wisdom, outer, inner, and secret obstacles are cleared away and positive qualities and wisdom are developed. Transforming one's own physical body into the enlightened body of Buddha Sherap Jamma brings countless benefits for both the current life and for the next.
This black and white edition includes multiple images of Buddha Sherap Jamma as well as a detailed description of her five wisdom manifestations and her eight protector manifestations. There is an additional visual aid for visualizing the mantra and connecting with the quality of each of its syllables.
Heartdrop of Jamma: The Wise, Loving Mother, Raven Cypress Wood, Nine Ways, Paperback, 73 Pages, $14.00
Raven Cypress Wood is an author, translator, mentor, and longtime student of the Yungdrung Bon religious tradition. For more than a two decades, she has dedicated herself to making the teachings of Yungdrung Bon accessible to English-speaking readers through translation, writing, and education. Drawing on years of study with accomplished and knowledgeable masters, she strives to present these profound, ancient teachings with both authenticity and clarity. Her translations are grounded in extensive research into the historical, cultural, and religious contexts of the source materials. Rather than adapting traditional teachings to modern spiritual trends or Westernized ideas, she is committed to presenting them accurately within their own context so that readers can engage directly with the authentic Yungdrung Bon tradition. In this way, the teachings and prayers are not adapted for the spiritual seeker, but it is the spiritual seeker that adapts according to the wisdom teachings in order to gain a deeper and more experiential connection with the profound truths that they contain. Through her books, videos, mentoring, community support, as well as her website, Nine Ways, she aims to make this ancient wisdom and guidance more accessible to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the spiritual path while preserving the depth and authenticity of the tradition.
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