In Vajrayana: An Essential Guide to Practice Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche explains the profound meaning of Vajrayana, inclusive of the Six Yogas of Naropa, demystifying the practices and providing the necessary elucidations. One of the six Yogas, Dream Yoga, is explored in depth, providing remarkable insight into the human condition, mind, and spirituality. The clarifications illuminate the tantric path, dispelling confusion and uncertainty about how to approach Vajrayana practices. Some key explanations for practicing the Vajrayana path are elucidated including the role of clear light, and the role of the tantric teacher. This work includes generous, rarely discussed aspects of this profound path by one of the world's foremost masters of Tibetan Buddhism.
Vajrayana: An Essential Guide To Practice, Traleg Kyabgon, Shogam Publications, Paperback, 210 pp, $24.95

Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche was devoted to maintaining the essence and purity of Buddhism. Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche was not only a remarkable and outstanding scholar of the teachings of Buddhism but his ability to communicate the teachings ensured that the essence of the teachings penetrated the hearts and minds of thousands of students of the Dharma throughout the world. We deeply and earnestly pray for the quick rebirth of Traleg Rinpoche. We feel blessed beyond belief to be a part of Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche's activities throughout the West.

CONTENTS: Vajrayana: An Essential Guide to Practice
Foreword by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche	ix
Biography of Author Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche	xi
Acknowledgements	xiii
Editor's Introduction	xiv
SECTION ONE: OVERVIEW OF BUDDHIST TANTRA
Chapter One Sutra and Tantra: Differences Between Exoteric and Esoteric Buddhism	1
Chapter Two The Sutric Heritage in Tantra and the Clear Light Mind of Bliss	10
Chapter Three The Practice of Deity Yoga	22
Chapter Four Empowerment and the Vajra Master	32
Chapter Five The Preparatory Arrangements for the Empowerment	44
Chapter Six The Four Empowerments	52
Chapter Seven The Creative-Imagination Stage	63
Chapter Eight Mystic Heat Yoga and the Completion Stage	79
Chapter Nine The Completion Stage Practices
SECTION TWO: THE SIX YOGAS OF NAROPA
Chapter Ten Overview of the Six Yogas of Naropa	95
Chapter Eleven Mystic Heat Yoga (Tummo)	105
Chapter Twelve Illusory Body Yoga	114
Chapter Thirteen Dream Yoga	124
Chapter Fourteen Clear Light Yoga, Yoga of Bardo, and Transference of Consciousness	129
SECTION THREE: DREAM YOGA
Chapter Fifteen Illusion and Reality	137
Chapter Sixteen Philosophy of Dream Yoga	144
Chapter Seventeen The Practices of Dream Yoga	160
Chapter Eighteen Supplemental Practices of Dream Yoga	172
Notes	172
Index	197