Mitra Karl’s latest book, Sounds of Innate Freedom: The Indian Texts of Mahāmudrā: Volume 5 discusses historic texts and songs, many of which were translated for the first time into English. This Volume of classic mahāmudrā literature, published by Widsom, is from the large compendium called The Indian Texts of the Mahāmudrā of Definitive Meaning, compiled by the Seventh Karmapa, Chötra Gyatso.
According to the publisher, “The collection offers a brilliant window into the richness of the vast ocean of Indian Mahāmudrā texts cherished in all Tibetan lineages, particularly in the Kagyü tradition, giving us a clear view of the sources of one of the world’s great contemplative traditions.”
You can learn more and buy a copy here.
Buddhism
The Importance of Shamatha or Calm Abiding Meditation
The author shares how practicing shamatha, or calm abiding meditation, and songs of realization, or dohas, help with settling the mind.
January 15, 2021
