Path to Buddhahood: Teachings on Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation Paperback – November 11, 2003

Path to Buddhahood, by Ringu Tulku, clearly illuminates the Buddhist view, path and fruition from both an intellectual and an experiential point of view. The book speaks to practitioners of any lineage or level of practice. I found that it wonderfully clarified many old misunderstandings and gaps in my understanding of Buddhist teachings and practice. Includes many illustrative stories. Beautifully written in layperson's language, with a light touch and gentle humour. Meditation in Action   Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior   Ruling Your World: Ancient Strategies For Modern Life   What Makes You Not a Buddhist   When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Shambhala Library)   Smile at Fear: Awakening the True Heart of Bravery

The author writes well--understandable and interesting. The teachings are as deep as you like and as accessible as you need.

Ringu Tulku does a fantastic service in presenting a difficult and dense text in a manner more appreciable to Western audiences. My only criticism is that there is no Kindle version.

I was in two minds about buying this one, expecting a dry treatise on a difficult text. I am glad I took the risk.Ringu Tulku puts the subtleties and pitfalls of meditation into clear language, although I suspect much of it may seem obscure to those inexperienced in meditation. For those new to meditation, I would recommend reading Chogyam Trungpa's "Cutting through Spiritual Materialism" first, and finding a good teacher.For the more experienced, Ringu Tulku sheds some much needed light on the many subtle sources of self deception. He is not only very readable, and even jocular at times, but he has a real knack for getting straight to the heart of the issue.I would heartily recommend this book for anyone interested in better understanding their meditation practice, and in getting a helping hand over the obstacles.

I'm using nit for a class. It's just ok

A very good book.easy to read and especially the application of the teachings in every day life makes it priceless.

The best book on Buddhism, one for the beginner and serious student of Dharma. It is a kind of commentary but very much a stand alone text.

The most insightful, comprehensive and easy to read commentary of all the translations of "Jewel Ornament of Liberation" in English that I have read.