The entire path of
Buddhism can be characterized as a quest for
understanding the mind and then ridding the
obstacles to mind. While the mind is the foundation
of Buddhism, it is rarely and directly described
in its complexity. For this reason the Third
Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje, wrote a treatise called
Distinguishing Consciousness from Wisdom which
describes the eight consciousnesses in great
detail and explains how we as ordinary beings
are deluded by them. He then describes how to
transcend ego and transform these consciousnesses
into the five enlightened wisdoms.
Transcending Ego: Distinguishing Consciousness
from Wisdom presents a translation of Rangjung
Dorje’s brilliant 36 verse doha spanning
this topic and includes a lucid and accessible
commentary on these verses by Thrangu Rinpoche.
This book is a virtual textbook of Buddhist
psychology by an authentic teacher from a lineage
that continues to be alive today even though
it is a 1,000 years old.
“An illuminating text which provides
the ‘missing link’ between Yogacara
philosophy and Mahamudra practice, demonstrating
how we might transform our confusion and emotional
obscurations into wisdom. Khenchen Thrangu
Rinpoche has lucidly and generously provided
a commentary which will deepen your understanding
and enliven your practice. A must for all
practitioners of Vajrayana!”
Judith Simmer-Brown, Ph.D.
Professor of Buddhist Studies
Naropa University
General Buddhism/Philosophy/Psychology
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