- The World of Tibetan Buddhism
- Cover
- Title
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Technical Note
- Introduction
- Part I: General Buddhism
- 1. The Divisions of Vehicles
- 2. The First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma
- 3. The Second Turning: The Doctrine of Emptiness
- 4. The Third Turning: Buddha-nature
- 5. Different Explanations of Selflessness
- 6. The Four Seals of Buddhism
- 7. The Mahayana Path of Emptiness and Compassion
- 8. Questions and Answers
- Part II: An Altruistic Outlook and Way of Life
- 9. The Benefits of Altruism
- 10. Recognizing the Enemy Within
- 11. Overcoming Anger and Hatred
- 12. Oneself and Others: Exchanging Places
- 13. Questions and Answers
- Part III: The Vajrayana Buddhism of Tibet
- 14. The Distinctive Features of Tantra
- 15. The Divisions of Tantra
- 16. Initiation: Empowerment
- 17. Pledges and Vows
- 18. Tantric Practice: The First Three Classes of Tantra
- 19. Advanced Tantric Practice: Highest Yoga Tantra
- 20. Questions and Answers
- Translator’s Notes
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index
- Also from Wisdom by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Copyright
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