Right view of the Buddha's enlightenment

Author: Zongsa Jeyang Tenzin Rinpoche
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: In this book, Zongsa Jeyang Tenzin Rinpoche explains the core Buddhist view of the Four Seals in simple language. The text appears straightforward yet contains profound and accessible layers of meaning. His writing flows effortlessly, combining humor with wisdom that shines through every word. Behind the light-hearted words lies the great compassion and aspiration of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to guide ignorant beings out of the cycle of rebirth. Zongsa Jeyang Tenzin Rinpoche is a teacher of Tibetan Buddhism and also a renowned filmmaker. In the book, he skillfully uses the metaphor of a film's virtual reality to describe the illusory world we inhabit. The process of realization is like shedding the layers of delusion, understanding the impermanence and changeability of causes and conditions, and thus letting go of the ego and walking the path to awakening. He decisively clarifies common misconceptions about Buddhists: that Buddhists are merely peaceful and nonviolent. In reality, this is not the core of Dharma. To become a Buddhist, one must accept the Buddhist view of the Four Seals: all composite phenomena are impermanent, all emotions are suffering, all things lack inherent existence, and realization transcends concepts. Zongsa Jeyang Tenzin Rinpoche analyzes these Four Seals with practical experience, highlighting their essential aspects, which greatly benefits practitioners. Those who are fortunate enough to read this book can gain a clearer understanding of the essence of Dharma teachings, realize impermanence, and free themselves from countless afflictions. Originally, being a Buddhist is not just about wearing monk's robes, meditating, abstaining from meat, or practicing celibacy; rather, it is about realizing these Four Seals and releasing attachment to the illusory world.