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The Practice of Vajrakilaya

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Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche offers a lucid and detailed explanation of the history and practice of Vajrakilaya, a wrathful heruka yidam deity in Tibetan Buddhism. Vajrakilaya embodies the enlightened activity of all buddhas, manifesting in a wrathful yet compassionate form to subjugate delusions and obstacles in Dharma practice.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for students and practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism, particularly those interested in Vajrayana traditions and obstacle-removal practices within spiritual paths.

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Khenpo Namdrol presents a lucid and detailed explanation of the history and practice of Vajrakilaya.

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Sogyal Rinpoche praises the book, describing Vajrakilaya's practice as central to ancient Vajrayana traditions. It is noted as the most powerful method for removing obstacles, destroying forces hostile to compassion, and purifying spiritual pollution prevalent in this age.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781559391030

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 1990

Country: United States

Imprint: Snow Lion Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 125g

Pages: 90

About the Author

Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche is a senior khenpo (abbot) at the Ngagyur Nyingma Institute, which has become the largest Nyingma study college outside of Tibet, with over 300 monks enrolled in courses and a reputation for outstanding scholarship. Khenpo Namdrol spent 18 years establishing and teaching at the Institute and by 1995 over 30 students had qualified to teach the sutras and tantras. He has received teachings from many of the greatest Tibetan masters, and is considered to be one of the leading khenpos in the Nyingma tradition.

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