the Author
The International Temples Project
Foreword
Introduction and Preliminaries
Clear Light and the Four Joys
The Nine Mixings and the Two Mudras
Introduction to the Nature of the Mind
Tranquil Abiding
Meditation on Emptiness
Illusory Body
Clear Light and Union
Resultant Mahamudra
Dedication
Appendix I The Condensed Meaning of the Text
Appendix II Sadhanas
Liberating Prayer
Prayers of Request to the Mahamudra Lineage Gurus
The Yoga of Buddha Heruka
Condensed Six-session Yoga
Appendix III The Visualized Letters
Glossary
Bibliography
Study Programmes of Kadampa Buddhism
Tharpa Offices Worldwide
Illustrations
Vajradhara
Manjushri
Je Tsongkhapa
Togden Jampel Gyatso
Baso Chokyi Gyaltsen
Drubchen Dharmavajra
Gyalwa Ensapa
Khedrub Sangye Yeshe
Panchen Losang Chokyi Gyaltsen
Drubchen Gendun Gyaltsen
Drungpa Tsondru Gyaltsen
Konchog Gyaltsen
Panchen Losang Yeshe
Losang Trinlay
Drubwang Losang Namgyal
Kachen Yeshe Gyaltsen
Phurchog Ngawang Jampa
Panchen Palden Yeshe
Khedrub Ngawang Dorje
Ngulchu Dharmabhadra
Yangchen Drubpay Dorje
Khedrub Tenzin Tsondru
Je Phabongkhapa Trinlay Gyatso
Dorjechang Trijang Rinpoche Losang Yeshe
Dorjechang Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche (included at the request of faithful disciples)
Tantric commitment objects
Foreword
OM Bliss and Excellence
With great respect and devotion I rely upon Losang Dragpa,
Who alone is the precious eyes for countless migrators,
A manifestation of the wisdom of countless omniscient Buddhas,
And holder of three immaculate sets of vows.
This excellent commentary on the joyous Mahamudra
Derived from churning the essence of the ocean of Tantric scriptures
That arose from the heart of this most precious Spiritual Guide
Is published with a pure wish to benefit migrators.
Through its publication may all three worlds be beautified
By the infinite benefits of happiness that arise
From the excellent, impeccable teachings and practices of Losang Dragpa,
Whose treasure-like tradition of the Conqueror resembles a wish-granting jewel.
May all the beings and communities following Buddhadharma remain for a long time, and increase in their activities,
May all Sangha members maintain pure discipline and increase their beneficial actions,
May all sickness, war, famine and afflictions be pacified,
And may everyone in this world enjoy happiness, joy and good fortune.
Throughout all their lives, may all beings throughout space
Never be separated from precious Spiritual Guides.
Like a waxing moon, may everything excellent increase in accordance with Dharma,
And may everyone swiftly attain the ultimate enlightenment of Vajradhara.
I am very happy to learn that Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has given extensive teachings on Secret Mantra based on Protector Manjushri Je Tsongkhapa’s great treatises and on other authentic commentaries on Mahamudra, including the first Panchen Lama’s root text.
May these teachings, originally given at Manjushri Centre in England and now made available in this
