{"product_id":"cutting-through-appearances-practice-and-theory-of-tibetan-buddhism-9780937938812","title":"Cutting Through Appearances: Practice and Theory of Tibetan Buddhism","description":"This book presents the practice and theory of Tibetan Buddhism. First is a meditation manual written by the Fourth Pan-chen Lama (1781-1852), based on Tsongkhapa's \u003ci\u003eThree Principal Aspects of the Path\u003c\/i\u003e, which covers the daily practice of Tibetan monks and yogis. It details how to properly conduct a meditation session that contains the entire scope of the Buddhist path. Next is the \u003ci\u003ePresentation of Tenets\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Gon-chok-jik-may-wang-bo. It covers Indian Buddhist schools, as viewed in Tibet, and provides a solid introduction to the Buddhist theory animating the practice. Topics include the two truths, consciousness, hindrances to enlightenment, paths to freedom, and fruits of practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJeffrey Hopkins, PhD, served for a decade as the interpreter for the Dalai Lama. A Buddhist scholar and the author of more than thirty-five books, he is Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia, where he founded the largest academic program in Tibetan Buddhist studies in the West.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Shambhala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50330446954770,"sku":"9780937938812","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9eccf660-3a2f-414f-aad1-75593f4e5ec3.jpg?v=1727801652","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cutting-through-appearances-practice-and-theory-of-tibetan-buddhism-9780937938812","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}