Yet it is a major Tibetan masters of the last century (he died in the 90s). He advocated a very ecumenical Buddhism, not caring quarrels school or approach: small vehicle, large vehicle, however important it is to move forward on the same path.
Unlike other authors, his teaching is in my opinion more radical. To the extent that it does not propose small cosmetic adjustments to our lives - in particular Western - centered ego and the material, but to put everything in place, with the bulk in the middle. In reading, we really understand what it means to the spirit of enlightenment. We are free to then follow in the facts or remain in understanding even the intellectual assent. But everything is there to be transformed deeply.
For my part, I did not find anything as clear and direct before. Except perhaps Patrul Rinpoche, which is probably less accessible.
To make my words more concrete, here are two quotes:
"The occupations of everyday life will not leave more traces a drawing done with a finger on the surface of the water. It will be nice to work until exhaustion to find happiness and success in this life will be in vain: what can we take beyond death When you get into a project, you are assailed by the memory of past events and concerned about the future is lost all clarity, all consciousness of this situation.. That is not how one can release emotions that bind us. What is more, a lifetime is not enough to carry half of our plans and our ideas. Do it not be best suit their futility, and stick to the practice of Dharma? "
"If you have not practiced the Dharma, there is at least one thing you will not have to worry about the time of death: the loss of samsara is so expensive you No risk of this side. -There! You are there, and you will stay for many more lives. (...) Finally, if it is to waste your time, it does not make much difference whether you live a year or a hundred years. "
To each to see if this style suits him or not. It's not cutesy, this sobering to transform its approach to life, and, from my point of view, it is accessible to all who have an aspiration for Buddhism, without the need of 'have advanced knowledge. Some basics are sufficient, and the work of the rest is accompanied by numerous notes and a glossary in which we can find for example the definition of dharma and samsara words listed below, as well as other words a less common.
One last thing, if the eyes are the "mirror of the soul", feel free to dive into the eyes of the master (the book cover photo). All it is written there.
