The Light of Wisdom, Vol. 1 (1999)

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**Prologue and Teachings on the Tide, the Sign Script, and the Homage
 
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The Explanation of the Actual Body of the Text
 
4. The Setting 43
 
5. The Circumstances 53
 
  
6. The Four Vajra Syllables 54
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7. The Five Perfections and Instruction to Retain the Teaching 63
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8. The Meaning of the Ground 68
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Path
 
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9. How to Follow a Spiritual Guide 87
 
9. How to Follow a Spiritual Guide 87

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The Light of Wisdom Vol. 1 contains the root terma—hidden treasure text—of Padmasambhava, The Gradual Path of the Wisdom Essence and its commentary The Light of Wisdom by Jamgon Kongtrul the Great. Annotations on the commentary Entering the Path of Wisdom spoken by Jamyang Drakpa and recorded by Jokyab Rinpoche are included as well as clarifications from other masters. Volume I presents in-depth explanations of the Vajrayāna Buddhist perspective. It begins with the nature of the ground, the buddha nature present in all beings, continues with the teachings that are common to all vehicles, and concludes with the Mahāyāna and the link to Vajrayāna. (Source Accessed Feb 13, 2020)

Citation Kunsang, Erik Pema, trans. The Light of Wisdom. Vol. 1. With the root text Lamrim Yeshe Nyingpo by Padmasambhava, the commentary The Light of Wisdom by Jamgön Kongtrül the First, and the notes Entering the Path of Wisdom by Jamyang Drakpa. Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal: Rangjung Yeshe Publications, 1999.