In the Presence of Masters · Wisdom from 30 Contemporary Tibetan Buddhist Teachers

Thirty

of the most creative, eloquent, and energetic Tibetan Buddhist teachers of

Westerners in recent decades are featured in this collection of teachings that

are certain to be highly treasured by all students of Buddhism. The

contributors are masters who helped establish Buddhism in the West, founding

centers in North America, Great Britain, Australia, and Europe; publishing

books in English; and gaining recognition among Western Buddhists. Their

teachings, drawn exclusively from the spoken word as given in talks and

seminars, convey the directness and power for which the oral tradition is so

valued in Buddhism.

The

book highlights the teachings of the practice lineages, the branch of Tibetan

Buddhism that emphasizes meditation practice, personal experience, and

spiritual realization. Selections are thematically organized, including topics

such as the major approaches to the spiritual path, meditation and other

practices, Buddhist ethics, tantric practice, and the role of the teacher.

Includes

the following teachers:

Chagdud

Tulku Rinpoche · Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche · Chökyi

Nyima Rinpoche · Deshung Rinpoche · Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

· Drubwang Tsoknyi Rinpoche · Dudjom Rinpoche · Dzigar

Kongtrul Rinpoche · The Dzogchen Pönlop Rinpoche · Dzongsar

Khyentse Rinpoche · Gen Lamrimpa · The Third Jamgön Kongtrul

Rinpoche · Kalu Rinpoche · Venerable Khandro Rinpoche ·

Khenpo Könchog Gyaltsen · Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche ·

Lama Lodö · Lama Thubten Yeshe Rinpoche · Namkhai Norbu

Rinpoche · Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche · Ringu Tulku Rinpoche

· Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche · Sogyal Rinpoche · Tarthang

Tulku Rinpoche · Thinley Norbu Rinpoche · Thrangu Rinpoche

· Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche · Tulku Thondup Rinpoche · Tulku

Urgyen Rinpoche · Lama Zopa Rinpoche