The Fragrance of Emptiness: A Commentary on the Heart Sutra

by Anam Thubten

Overview

"The Heart Sutra is the essential synthesis of all the Prajnaparamita Sutras, and has been a catalyst for the awakening of many people in the past. Prajnaparamita means the transcendent wisdom, which is the realization of the great emptiness. I am very happy that we are now going to study this profound sutra together" Anam Thubten

In this compilation of oral teachings by Anam Thubten, we explore the meaning of the verses of the Heart Sutra, discovering scriptural and practical wisdom that can help us on our own journey to the great awakening.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781732020818
Publisher:	Dharmata Foundation
Publication date:	04/01/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	255 KB

About the Author

Anam Thubten grew up in Tibet and at an early age began to practice in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He is the founder and spiritual advisor of Dharmata Foundation, and he teaches widely in the United States and abroad. Anam Thubten's published books in English include No Self, No Problem, The Magic of Awareness, and Embracing Each Moment: A Guide to the Awakened Life. More information about Anam Thubten, including his teaching calendar, can be found online at dharmata.org.

Editorial Reviews

"The Heart Sutra is the most essential teaching of Mahayana Buddhism. Anam Thubten Rinpoche has done an excellent job presenting detailed explanations on emptiness from the perspectives of a variety of Tibetan scholars, along with Mahayana, Dzogchen, and Zen points of view on the nature of reality, ultimate truth. This book is a profound, thought-provoking, in-depth explanation that provides new insights. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to know more about the essential teachings of Buddha."

- Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, author of Our Pristine Mind: A Practical Guide to Unconditional Happiness

"From my heart, I rejoice that Anam Thubten Rinpoche has authored this fresh commentary, The Fragrance of Emptiness, in the English language on the profound sutras of the Great Mother Prajnaparamita, the Perfection of Transcendent Wisdom."

Chakung Jigme Wangdrak Rinpoche, spiritual director of Abhaya Fellowship

"Anam Thubten reminds us with eloquence and heart that in emptiness there is an intrinsic compassion that wants the world to be okay, for self and for all beings, and this compassion is inseparable form and emptiness. This is the fulfillment of emptiness, awakening the great heart of compassion that transcends self-centeredness and fear."

Trudy Goodman, founder and guiding teacher of InsightLA

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