Mind at Ease

<b>A detailed introduction to the Tibetan Buddhist practice of Mahamudra meditation as a means of alleviating suffering and seeing the true beauty of the world<br> </b><br> In this uniquely insightful overview and practice guide Traleg Kyabgon presents a thorough introduction to the Kagyu lineage's Mahamudra tradition. The author's approach is straightforward&#151;he presents the Mahamudra teachings as a means of seeing things in as he says &#147;a positive and open light.&#148;<br><br> Even things we might normally regard as bad and undesirable can be interpreted in a more uplifting way due to the expansiveness of the Mahamudra vision. Mahamudra&#151;which means &#147;great seal&#148; or &#147;great symbol&#148; referring to the symbol or mark of ultimate reality or emptiness&#151;points to the true nature of mind as well as the ultimate insubstantiality of all things.<br><br> The book includes an exploration of Mahamudra fundamentals and thorough explanations of Ground Path and Fruition Mahamudra including meditation techniques for investigating experiencing and contemplating these teachings.