a complete guide to the practice of White Tara

The Wish-Fulfilling Wheel: The Practice of White Tara

Religion & Spirituality

Rinpoche, Khenpo Karthar

Buddhism

Rinchen Publications

The five volume set, Karma Chakme's Mountain Dharma, includes the text as taught by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) from 1999 to 2003, with translations by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso and Chojor Radha. Volume two examines the complete path of Mahamudra from initial experience to full realization. There is emphasis on how to conduct a proper retreat, including the use of geomancy in determining the appropriate site, the longevity practices of White Tara and Tseringma, chA practice, and how to use compassion as protection from fear and danger. This volume introduces the tantras, and gives anuttara yoga tantra instructions for Vairochana purification practices both for oneself and for the deceased.

Karma Chakme's Mountain Dharma, Vol. 2

KTD Publications

Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche gives an exceptionally clear and lucid explanation of Aspiration for the Bardo, graciously giving the necessary time and attention to its more obscure points. His commentary, however, is not merely a bare description of the sequence of events in the process of dying and death, but is underscored throughout with the purpose and urgency of aspiration. We are clearly instructed on what to practice and how to train ourselves at every point of opportunity, "whether in the waking state or the dream state" and even within the interval experience itself.

Bardo: Interval of Possibility

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Karma Chakme's Mountain Dharma, Volume Three opens with concise bardo teachings as well as instructions on benefiting people in the bardo state. The book continues with instructions and advice for the practitioner, including protecting oneself from potential threats with loving kindness and compassion, purifying obscurations through invoking wisdom deities, learning the signs that arise during practice, recognizing when your practice gets off track and eradicating the causes, utilizing methods to develop one's practice, and bringing the five mental afflictions (desire, anger, ignorance, jealousy, and pride) to the path.

Karma Chakme's Mountain Dharma, As Taught by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, Volume Three

Taking refuge is the first formal step on the Buddhist path. This concise text explains that what is meant by refuge is protection and eventual freedom from the confusion and suffering of cyclic existence (samsara). Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche describes the genuine sources of spiritual refuge, which are called the Three Jewels: the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. He explains the importance of receiving refuge from an authentic and unbroken lineage of transmission, the role of faith and trust, and how to relate to the refuge ceremony itself. Rinpoche emphasizes the importance of taking refuge with the motivation to practice the path until we reach full spiritual awakening—and to do so not just for ourselves, but for the benefit and enlightenment of all beings.

Taking Refuge: A Teaching on Entering the Buddhist Path