Foundations of Vajrayana Buddhism

At the intersection of spiritual practice and healing wisdom lies the Yuthok Nyingthig—a complete Tibetan Buddhist path that uniquely integrates Medicine Buddha practices with Sowa Rigpa (Traditional Tibetan Medicine). The Yuthok Nyingthig was transmitted by the great Tibetan yogi-physician, Yuthok Yönten Gönpo in the twelfth century and embodies his most essential heart teachings.

Based on decades’ worth of teachings by renowned Sowa Rigpa practitioner and Buddhist teacher Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, compiled and expanded with newly translated Tibetan texts by Dr. Ben Joffe, this book is the most comprehensive guide to Yuthok’s foundational spiritual practices ever published.

While especially treasured by healers and medical practitioners, Yuthok’s practices are open to and can offer profound benefits to all seekers. Rich with traditional and personal commentary, this volume explores Yuthok’s Ngöndro and Outer Guru Yoga practices and Yuthok's distinctive seven-day retreat approach with unprecedented depth and clarity. At once a guide to one specific Tibetan tradition and an accessible introduction to Vajrayana or Tantric Buddhism in general, it will be of value for both seasoned practitioners and newcomers. It explains and contextualizes the words, visualizations, and profound meaning of Yuthok's Vajrayana practices, showing readers how to connect with them in a deeply personal way in order to directly experience their transformative power.

Paperback
7 x 10 inches
682 pages