Introduction

A plain-English introduction to a major school of Tibetan Buddhism, by His Holiness the Sakya Trichen, its emeritus head.

LUMINOUS WISDOM DIRECTLY FROM HIS HOLINESS THE SAKYA TRICHEN.

Collected from teachings by His Holiness, this book is a warm and comprehensive introduction to the Buddhist path as told by the patriarch of the Sakya order. His Holiness offers explanations of the philosophical tenets of the Mahayana path and in particular the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism—giving down-to-earth advice for practicing in the world today, including

• • the principles of tantra,
• • the value of retreat,
• • the history of the Sakya lineage,
• • ecology from a Buddhist perspective,
• • biographies of great women practitioners,
• • and other fascinating topics.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in following a Buddhist spiritual path.