BOOK | Zhije: The Pacification of Suffering vol. 13

In this, the thirteenth volume, Kongtrul presents a diverse corpus of texts from the Zhije (Pacification) tradition that trace especially to the South Indian master Dampa Sangye (d. 1117), whose teachings are also celebrated in the Chöd (Severance) tradition. It includes source scriptures by Dampa Sangye, empowerments by Lochen Dharmashri, and Sönam Pal. Also included are lineage charts related to the transmission Shije teachings as well as detailed notes and an orientation to the texts by translator Sarah Harding.

The Treasury of Precious Instructions by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Taye, one of Tibet’s greatest Buddhist masters, is a shining jewel of Tibetan literature, presenting essential teachings from the entire spectrum of practice lineages that existed in Tibet. In its eighteen volumes, Kongtrul brings together some of the most important texts on key topics of Buddhist thought and practice as well as authoring significant new sections of his own.

By Jamgon Kongtrul, translated by Sarah Harding

Hardcover
Chod: The Sacred Teachings on Severance Essential Teachings of the Eight Practice Lineages of Tibet, Volume 14 (The Treasury of Precious Instructions)