The Vow and Aspiration of Mahamudra

Including the Pith Instructions of Mahamudra by Tilopa

De: Garmapa Rijnen Droje, Marilynn Hughes

Narrado por: Josiah John Bildner

The Vow and Aspiration of Mahamudra: Including the Pith Instructions of Mahamudra, By Garmapa Droje, Compiled, Annotated, Edited with Commentary and a Foreword by Marilynn Hughes-Including the Pith Instructions of Mahamudra by Tilopa-The Vow and Aspiration of Mahamudra presents a profound guide to the Mahamudra path of meditation and realization. This volume also incorporates the Pith Instructions of Mahamudra by Tilopa, bridging the teachings of two great Mahasiddha masters and offering timeless guidance for serious practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism.

Rooted in the Kagyu lineage, these teachings focus on the cultivation of clarity, insight, and direct experience of the nature of mind. Through vows, meditative instructions, and spiritual commentary, listeners are led on a path toward awakening, liberation, and inner transformation.

This edition makes these traditionally esoteric teachings accessible for contemporary students, providing clear explanations, commentary, and guidance to support the practice of Mahamudra meditation. It is an essential resource for advanced practitioners, teachers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Vajrayana meditation, pith instructions, and the wisdom of the Indian and Tibetan Mahasiddhas.

©2015 Garmapa Dorje, Compiled, Annotated, Edited with Commentary and a Foreword by Marilynn Hughes (P)2026 Marilynn Hughes

Good summary

Introduction to Tibetan budism
Core concept and how to practice in this tradition
Recommend to everyone

Hard to find Pith Instructions in audio format

The content of the book is priceless, definitely worth listening to, the pith instructions are hard to find in audio format. The performer can pronounce the words however he wants it doesn't take away from the meaningful content.

Indispensable!!!

Fantastic!! Thanks!! I love to learn the real “deal”! I will listen to this JEWEL many more times!!

Pronunciation

If you're going to read words of another language, in this case Sanskrit, you should learn to pronounce things proper. The narrator pronounces "Samsara" as Sam-sarah instead of SAHm - SAHra, "dharmakaya" is dharma-KAY-uh when it should be dharma-k-EYE-AH, and so on. It may seem trivial but it reveals to the audience that the narrator hasn't done his home work, thus making it less appealing. Josiah, do your home work as a narrator.

Just read Tilopas song of the Mahamudra...

Read and reflect of Tilopas song of the Mahamudra to Niropa. Beware the trend pirates, who paint cardboard and to make it look valuable.