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Summary: One of the most important books on Tantric Buddhism!
Review: This is one of the most important texts published on Buddhist Tantra in english! It is a MUST for anyone who practices Vajrayana. The authors have utilized the original Sanskrit source texts to give a seminal translation that is true to the spirit and word of the great Indian masters (Mahasiddhas) of enlightenment (Mahamudra), and it is a true treasure trove of wisdom to the initiate of Vajrayana Buddhism. The text includes both the Sanskrit and English, side by side, so you can easily follow along, as well as the original ancient commentary on this important esoteric work. It is only to be hoped that the authors (Farrow and Menon) publish more of their translations soon, including the forthcoming Candamaharoshana Tantra, and that more Tantric source texts will be translated and made available to the public. The Tibetans do not rely on the source texts, and for the most part do not teach these texts, or recommend them to their students enough. It is to be hoped that any students of the Sakyapa who have taken the initiation of Hevajra will read this book, including anyone who is holding "anuttara" samaya for Chakrasamvara, Vajrayogini, and the other Yogini tantras. It is essential to have these kind of source texts to understand the context of Tantra, and the samaya that is to be upheld by the Sadhaka (initiate).
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