Golden Zephyr
Golden Zephyr by Nāgārjuna, published by Dharma Pub. in 1975, is a first edition work that spans 165 pages. This book presents a series of concise and practical instructions aimed at encouraging readers to engage with the Dharma. Nāgārjuna, a revered Mahayana master, offers guidance on training in ethics, meditation, and wisdom through his text, Letter to a Friend (Suhrllekha). The translation by L. Kawamura is complemented by Lama Mipham’s commentary, which provides additional insights and examples to enhance understanding.
Readers will find a thoughtful exploration of the Buddhist path, making this an excellent resource for lay Dharma students. The book includes an essay on the literature surrounding Letter to a Friend, a line index in Tibetan transliteration, and a glossary of Tibetan terms. With its focus on mindfulness and meditation, as well as its connections to psychology and religion, Golden Zephyr serves as a valuable introduction to essential Buddhist teachings.
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Writing to encourage a dear friend to practice the Dharma, the great Mahayana master Nagarjuna offers concise and common-sense instructions on how to begin training oneself in ethics, meditation, and wisdom in Letter to a Friend (Suhrllekha). Lama Mipham’s commentary, composed for his own students in the nineteenth century, expands each point with memorable examples and provides an analytical outline of the text. Excellent introduction to the Buddhist path for lay Dharma students. Translated by L. Kawamura. Includes an essay on the literature on the Letter to a Friend, a line index in Tibetan transliteration, glossary of Tibetan terms, analyses by Lama Mipham and Sakya Pandita.
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