In the presence of masters - Reginald A Ray

Thirty of the most creative, eloquent, and energetic Tibetan Buddhist teachers of Westerners in recent decades are featured in this collection of teachings that are certain to be highly treasured by all students of Buddhism. The contributors are masters who helped establish Buddhism in the West, founding centers in North America, Great Britain, Australia, and Europe; publishing books in English; and gaining recognition among Western Buddhists. Their teachings, drawn exclusively from the spoken word as given in talks and seminars, convey the directness and power for which the oral tradition is so valued in Buddhism.


The book highlights the teachings of the practice lineages, the branch of Tibetan Buddhism that emphasizes meditation practice, personal experience, and spiritual realization. Selections are thematically organized, including topics such as the major approaches to the spiritual path, meditation and other practices, Buddhist ethics, tantric practice, and the role of the teacher.




Includes the following teachers:


Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche
Chgyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Chkyi Nyima Rinpoche
Deshung Rinpoche
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Drubwang Tsoknyi Rinpoche
Dudjom Rinpoche
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
The Dzogchen Pnlop Rinpoche
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
Gen Lamrimpa
The Third Jamgn Kongtrul Rinpoche
Kalu Rinpoche
Venerable Khandro Rinpoche
Khenpo Knchog Gyaltsen
Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche
Lama Lod
Lama Thubten Yeshe Rinpoche
Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche
Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
Sogyal
Rinpoche
Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche
Thinley Norbu Rinpoche
Thrangu Rinpoche
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
Tulku Thondup Rinpoche
Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche
Lama Zopa Rinpoche