Pointing Out the Dharmakaya: Profound Pith Instructions from Wangchuk Dorje, the 9th Karmapa - Paperback

by Traleg Kyabgon (Author), Traleg Khandro (Editor)

In Pointing Out The Dharmakaya, Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX elucidates the teachings by the great master Wangchuk Dorje, the 9th Karmapa. Through his spontaneous translation and commentary of this text, Rinpoche provides a profound and accessible explanation of the Pointing Out Instructions. The text incudes a detailed description of Shamatha (tranquility) and Vipshyana (insight) meditations, that act as a basis or grounding to the pointing out instructions. As well as the textural translation and commentary of this text, an additional detailed explanation and overview of Mahamudra meditation teachings is provided by Rinpoche which can help to support our progress on the path.

Author Biography

Traleg Khandro (Felicity), long-time student and wife to the late Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX, is a Director at E-Vam Institute in Melbourne and the U.S, and runs Shogam Publications, Traleg Rinpoche's publishing arm. Khandro studied Buddhism under Traleg Rinpoche's guidance for many years and has undertaken numerous long meditation retreats. Khandro has given commentary of Rinpoche's teachings in Australia, America, Europe, U.K., and Southeast Asia. At Rinpoche's request Khandro also received traditional LuJong (Tibetan Yoga) training after qualifying as a Hatha Yoga instructor. Khandro has a degree in Psychology.