Four Seals of the Dharma

Shakyamuni transmitted three cycles of teachings to explain the path he had taken and the methods he used to arrive at enlightenment, the state of Buddhahood that marks the end of suffering. The four seals of the Dharma contain the essence of all these teachings and give a true description of our current situation and that to which we can progress. Lama Khenpo Ngedö n involves the reader in this discovery by asking simple, to-the-point questions and then bringing together the elements of an answer connected with these four statements.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 125 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Publisher: Rabsel Editions

Shakyamuni, after embarking on a profound journey that led him to cultivate compassion and wisdom to their fullest extent, attained enlightenment, the pinnacle of Buddhahood, signifying the end of suffering. Responding to the pleas made of him, he imparted three cycles of teachings, elucidating the path he had traversed and the techniques he employed. Traditionally, Buddhism encompasses 84,000 teachings, and the four seals of the Dharma encapsulate their essence. Similar to a royal seal that historically authenticated and validated its authority, the four seals provide a genuine portrayal of our current circumstances and the potential for progress: All phenomena are inherently impermanent. All contaminated phenomena are characterized by suffering. All phenomena are devoid of inherent existence. Nirvana represents an absolute state of peace.

The first two seals enable us to grasp the defining features of our condition, while the last two seals shed light on the qualities of liberation. Thus, the teaching elucidates the Buddha's path and the Buddhist perspective. Today, Buddhism has transcended its exotic origins and has become a widely practiced methodology in the West. Nevertheless, it is crucial to inquire: Do we truly grasp the essence of being a Buddhist? Through the introspective process of investigation cherished within this tradition, Lama Khenpo Ngedö n actively engages the reader in this exploration by posing straightforward, direct questions and subsequently consolidating the corresponding elements of an answer that align with these four statements.

Weight: 188g
Dimension: 133 x 205 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9782360170296