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Illuminations
Illuminations is a basic, easy-to-follow guide to the theory and pracitce of the Buddhist spritiual path. Written over seven hundred years ago by Sakya Pandita, the leading TIbetan scholar/politician of the time, the book systematically examines all the important aspects of Mahyuana Buddhism. Drawing on the work of the famous Indian yogi, Santideva, the author points out the rare and joyous opportunity of discovering the spiritual path.
Today my life is fruitful
My human existence is fulfilled.
Today I was born into the family of Buddhas
A child of the Buddhas I've become today.
Like a blind man finding a jewel
in a heap of garbage
Through what good fortune
Was this illumination born in me
Such good fortune will certainly arise when we encounter the Buddhist system of spiritual development as presented
in 'Illuminations'. Sakya Pandita first presents the reason for taking a spiritual approach to life and the best method of implementing this intention. He then goes on to describe the specific practices and stages of spiritual development. His description of enlightenment is particularly lucid, and his discussions are highlighted by many anecdotes and humorous asides. Anyone wishing to travel the 'higher way' will find new inspiration in 'Illuminations'