Thorsons Way Of Tibetan Buddhism

Be Initiated into a New Way of Life.

Following on from the 'Thorsons First Directions' series, this new series provides a more in-depth, sophisticated introduction.

An increasing number of people in the West are seeking an authentic spirituality and becoming fascinated by Buddhism, and particularly the branch of Tibetan Buddhism. In this book Lama Jampa Thaye illuminates the basic teachings, and offers a clear and profound account of how to set about travelling the path to awakening.

The book places particular emphasis on the most subtle teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, the Vajrayana, and on the crucial master-servant relationship which lies at the heart of the genuine spiritual life. It traces the historical background to Buddhism, from its origins in India, through to its development in Tibet, and on into its impact on the West. It provides a summary of the major schools with their distinctive doctrines and spiritual techniques.