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A Chariot to Freedom: Guidance from the Great Masters on the Vajrayana Preliminary Practices Hardcover – January 11, 2022

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A unique commentary on the preliminary practices of Vajrayāna Buddhism, from a beloved Nyingma master.

A Chariot to Freedom is one of the most beloved presentations of the preliminary practices, or ngöndro, that form the foundation of the Vajrayāna Buddhist path. This set of practices, common to all schools of Himalayan Buddhism, is what nearly every practitioner begins with, yet it also constitutes a complete method in and of itself. Although ngöndro are considered a prerequisite for further teachings and initiations into other practices, many of even the most accomplished masters continue to engage in them every day.

Most of the other excellent works on these foundational techniques are specific to a particular tradition, but this text is widely considered to be exemplary, in part, because it is applicable to all traditions of ngöndro. Drawing from the original words of the Buddha in the sūtras and from later treatises by such masters as Nāgārjuna, Shāntideva, and Guru Padmasambhava, Shechen Gyaltsap’s commentary is a wonderfully curated anthology of Buddhist teachings on the preliminary practices of Vajrayāna Buddhism. It covers the thoughts that turn one’s mind away from ordinary pursuits and toward enlightenment, taking refuge, arousing the mind set on enlightenment (bodhichitta), purification, maṇḍala offering, and Guru Yoga.

Shechen Gyaltsap explains why each practice is beneficial and provides profound and eminently useful guidance for practitioners, while simultaneously transmitting the wisdom of generations of Buddhist masters.
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  6. ISBN-10
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“Shechen Gyaltsap was a master of exceptional experience and vast learning. . . .[T]his unique presentation of the preliminaries (ngöndro) captures the essence of the entire Buddha Dharma. Anyone, from any background, will be able to apply it to their practice and derive great benefit from it. It is my sincere wish that whoever reads this book will take it to heart and blend it with their practice of meditation.”—The Seventh Shechen Rabjam

“In Vajrayāna, the success of any practice comes down to the preliminary practices (ngöndro). In A Chariot to Freedom, Shechen Gyaltsap Rinpoche . . . provides us with a wonderful guide. It lays the foundation of genuine meditation and allows the vast and profound teachings to unfold within our experience. I pray that this book will inspire you to traverse the spiritual path.”—Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche

“One day . . . Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche received in his room in Nepal a print of A Chariot to Freedom, which had been brought from Shechen Monastery in Eastern Tibet. He held it on top of his head and told us, ‘To me, this book is more precious than all the gold in the world.’ Needless to say, to now have this text beautifully translated into English is an invaluable gift to all dharma practitioners.”—Matthieu Ricard, author of Enlightened Vagabond

About the Author

SHECHEN GYALTSAP (1871–1926) was one of Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche's closest disciples and the root teacher of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. He was recognized at a very young age to possess the qualities of a bodhisattva and went on to become a devoted monk, scholar, and accomplished master of the Great Perfection, known for his warmth and simplicity. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche said that Shechen Gyaltsap's teachings were "worth more than all the gold in the entire world."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shambhala (January 11, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 760 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1611804582
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1611804584
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.34 x 1.88 x 9.27 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable! A Scholarly But Highly Accessible Teaching By One of the Greatest in Recent Memory
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022
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As mentioned by Pema Wangwal Rinpoche in his Foreword, this work was thought to have been irretrievably lost, along with so many other unreplaceable Dharma texts in Tibet. A single copy was discovered in a cave, and conveyed to Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, who wept with joy on receiving it. And, it's easy to see why this volume has been held in such esteem. Again, the Padmakara Group has performed an immense service by providing the English translation. Shechen Gyaltsap's kind, approachable manner shines through every page. Such a thorough and poetic treatment of the entire ngöndro practice, section by section. We are so fortunate to be able to read his words and receive this guidance. E ma ho!
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5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book
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A extremely good set of writings
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