{"product_id":"a-taste-of-buddhist-practice-approaching-its-meaning-and-its-ways-9782360170272","title":"A Taste of Buddhist Practice: Approaching Its Meaning and Its Ways","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Taste of Buddhist Practice: Approaching Its Meaning and Its Ways\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nMeditation has become widely popular in modern culture, often presented as the primary Buddhist method. However, this accessible guide by Karmapa Thaye Dorje reveals that meditation is actually one component of a broader path to liberation. This book offers essential teachings for anyone seeking to understand authentic Buddhist practice beyond surface-level techniques.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEssential Buddhist Teachings for Modern Practitioners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nKarmapa Thaye Dorje presents the foundational elements of Buddhist practice in a contemporary format accessible to Western audiences. The book covers taking refuge, cultivating loving-kindness and compassion, and recognizing the precious opportunity of our present existence and conditions. These teachings draw directly from the Buddha's heritage while addressing the practical realities of modern life.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthentic Lineage Wisdom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis guide provides genuine transmission of the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, a 900-year-old lineage. The Karmapa lineage holds historical significance as the first reincarnating lama tradition in Tibetan Buddhism, established in 1110—more than 250 years before the first Dalai Lama. This book offers readers access to centuries of accumulated wisdom adapted for contemporary understanding.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, is the leader and lineage holder of the 900 year old Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The Karmapa was the first lama to reincarnate in Tibetan Buddhism, the first Karmapa being born in 1110, more than 250 years before the first Dalai Lama (1392). In 2019, Karmapa is 36 years old. He is married and has a baby boy, and his teachings reflect both the limitless wisdom and compassion of a timeless tradition, and the practical questions and challenges that we all face in life today.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe text explores the complete framework of Buddhist practice, moving beyond meditation alone to encompass the full spectrum of methods for spiritual development. Readers will find practical guidance on establishing a meaningful practice that integrates traditional wisdom with the demands of contemporary life. The teachings emphasize the development of loving-kindness and compassion as central practices alongside meditation techniques.","brand":"Rabsel Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493386850578,"sku":"9782360170272","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c037effc-4f55-4fe0-a45f-2ebc5b4837a5.jpg?v=1730645806","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-taste-of-buddhist-practice-approaching-its-meaning-and-its-ways-9782360170272","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}