Calm and Clear [Paperback]

This book contains two short texts: The Wheel of Analytic Meditation and Instructions on Vision in the Middle Way . The first employs a traditional Buddhist analysis of the body and mind to dissolve conditioned concepts and unexamined assumptions which inhibit deep understanding. The second text is a continuation providing the student with step by step guidance in the practice of meditation. Tarthang Tulku supplies an extensive commentary on each of the verses. The original Tibetan text is included.

Two important texts by Tibetan Buddhist luminary Lama Mipham (1846-1912): The Wheel of Analytic Meditation and Instructions on the Middle Way. Translated by Tarthang Tulku, with his illuminating commentary on the stages of meditation experience. Includes Tibetan text. Adopted for courses at eighteen universities. Demonstrates clearly how to combine study and practice.