Buddhist Practice is similar to building a house. Even though the house is impressive it may crumble under the weight of age and neglect if the foundations are not inspected and maintained. In this text, Thrangu Rinpoche's commentary on the four foundations and Pema Karpo's meditation instructions provide the means to secure the foundations of one's practice. Regularly revisiting the four foundations is wise preparation for the basic meditation of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Four Foundations of Buddhist Practice, Thrangu Rinpoche, Namo Buddha Publications, Paperback, 95 pp., $12.95

Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche is a renowned Tibetan Buddhist master known for his deep compassion and the clarity of his teachings. He was selected by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to serve as the principal tutor to His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje.

Thrangu Rinpoche is a full holder and teacher of the Kagyu Vajrayana lineages. He founded the Namo Buddha retreat center in Nepal, has established two shedras (monastic universities) in Nepal and India, and serves as Abbot of Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia. He also built Tara Abbey, where nuns receive a full dharma education qualifying them to become khenpos or teachers. Thrangu Rinpoche teaches extensively throughout Asia, Europe and the United States. He has centers in Maine and California, and is building the Vajra Vidya Retreat Center in Crestone, Colorado.

CONTENTS: The Four Foundations of Buddhist Practice
Foreword		1
1.	The Precious Human Existence	5
2.	Impermanence	29
3.	Karma	39
4.	The Faults of Samsara	57
5.	Summary of the Four Foundations	65
6.	Pema Karpo's Meditation Instructions	69
Notes		85
The Glossary		89
The Glossary of Tibetan Terms		97
Annotated Bibliography		99
Index		103