This book is based on two historic seminars of the 1970s, in which Chögyam Trungpa introduced the tantric teachings of Tibetan Buddhism to his Western students for the first time. Each seminar bore the title "The Nine Yanas." Yana, a Sanskrit word meaning "vehicle," refers to a body of doctrine and practical instruction that enables students to advance spiritually on the path of Buddha-dharma. Nine vehicles, arranged in successive levels, make up the whole path of Buddhist practice. Teaching all nine means giving a total picture of the spiritual journey. The author's nontheoretical, experiential approach opens up a world of fundamental psychological insights and subtleties. He speaks directly to a contemporary Western audience, using earthly analogies that place the ancient teachings in the midst of ordinary life.

Terran, a young genius abandoned to poverty, feels called to something great. He is given that chance when Naomi and Rictor, intergalactic missionaries of the Bound, arrive at his doorstep. They offer a simple choice, to travel the stars with them or stay behind and fend for himself. When an attempt is made on his life before he leaves the planet, he starts to question his decision. Naomi, meanwhile, is in contact with the Bound's enemies, forced to do their bidding while they hold her son captive. Rictor just wants to keep the ship from falling apart. As their individual lives begin to unravel, it becomes apparent that all three are tied together, destined to finally put an end to their mutual enemy. Unless the universe collapses first.

Anagarika Dharmapala (1864–1933) was a leading Sinhalese Buddhist reformer and national activist who ranks high among the makers of modern Buddhism. The Lion’s Roar is one of the first detailed accounts of Anagarika Dharmapala’s life and the pioneering role he played in the Sinhalese Buddhist nationalism at a time when resistance to colonial rule was mainly confined to the elite. The book explores his lifelong struggle for re-establishing Buddhist management of their own sacred places under Hindu control, particularly the Mahabodhi site in Bihar, India. Dharmapala’s association with the Bengali intelligensia, the ‘bhadralok’, and close interactions with Gandhi and Nehru in India, where he spent a greater part of his life, form an interesting part of the narration. Using a rich variety of primary sources, most importantly, Dharmapala’s diaries, the book situates his life within the socio-political and cultural ethos of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and chronicles the zealous efforts of a Buddhist crusader and monk who wished to reform the religion in his native land and propagate it in the Western world.

The Lion's Roar of Queen Srimala, or Sri-mala-sutra, became the Mahayana scripture preeminent for teaching that all sentient beings have the potentiality of Buddhahood. It was an inspiration for both the Lankavatara-sutra and the Chinese classic Awakening of Faith. The translators present evidence that it was composed in the Andhra region of South India in the third century A.D. Thereafter it had remarkable success in China, and through Korea entered into the beginnings of Buddhism in Japan, where it has been important up to the present time. This, the first complete rendering of the scripture into a western language, utilizes all the known Sanskrit fragments, the Tibetan, the two Chinese versions and the Japanese renditions, Chinese and japanese commentaries, and various studies in japanese. Contents Foreword, Preface, Translator's Note, Introduction, I. Sri-Mala as a Text, II. Classification of Persons, III. Doctrine of Sri-Mala, Prologue, 1. Eliminating all Doubts, 2. Deciding the Cause, 3. Clarifying the Final Meaning, 4. Entering the one vehicle path, Epilogue, Appendix I. The Chinese Section Titles of Sri-Mala and Appendix II. Works Cited in Chi-tsang's Commentary, Glossary, Bibliography, Index.

An exultant song of realization by one of Tibet’s greatest yogis, explained and elaborated upon by a beloved contemporary Tibetan teacher. Jetsun Rinpoche Dragpa Gyaltsen (1147–1216)—revered as one of Tibet’s greatest yogis and one of the founding figures of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism—composed his Great Song of Experience as a way to distill and communicate the essence of the Buddhist path to enlightenment. Shimmering with double meanings and seeming tautologies, Dragpa Gyalsten’s verses resound with insights thrown out like bolts of lightning. Beloved teacher Khenpo Migmar Tseten’s newly updated translation of Dragpa Gyaltsen’s Great Song brings these verses to life with a clarity and immediacy that belies the underlying challenge that these verses pose to our ordinary ways of thinking and being. In his extensive verse-by-verse commentary, Khenpo Migmar unravels Dragpa Gyaltsen’s terse, enigmatic verses with clarity and humor, bringing Rinpoche’s ecstatic realization and pointed insights into conversation with twenty-first-century concerns, showing how the experiential teachings of a twelfth-century Tibetan yogi can help us understand and counteract the modern pressures of wanton consumerism, greed and inequality, isolation and loneliness, and environmental degradation. Khenpo Migmar’s insightful commentary opens the door to the radical vision presented by Dragpa Gyalsten’s poetic teachings, showing us a view of the mind without center or limits, as bright as the sun, and clear and open as space. In addition to Khenpo Migmar’s extensive verse-by-verse commentary, the book includes facing-page English and Tibetan editions of the root text of Great Song of Experience, and the laudatory poem Praise to Jetsun Rinpoche Dragpa Gyaltsen by Dragpa Gyaltsen’s nephew and student, the great Sakya Pandita (1182–1251).

S. Rajaratnam, one of Singapore’s core founding fathers and its first Foreign Minister, was a man of ideas, ideals and action. In engaging prose, Irene Ng, bestselling author of the first volume of Rajaratnam’s biography, The Singapore Lion, reveals—as never before—how Rajaratnam changed the course of his country’s history, often by the sheer force of his ideas and will. The second volume, The Lion’s Roar, begins with his struggles during Singapore’s traumatic years in Malaysia from 1963 to 1965. Informed by decades of research, numerous interviews, and access to Mr. Rajaratnam’s private and government papers, the book gives new insight into his personality and priorities as he was confronted with Singapore’s sudden independence, which left the island exposed to all the calamities of a vulnerable state. The book relates in fine narrative and analytical detail the evolution of Singapore’s foundational ideals and values as well as its foreign policy principles and strategies. Through its pages, we follow him as he transformed Singapore’s relations with its neighbours, co-founded ASEAN, and rallied the regional grouping to oppose the Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia. We look over his shoulder as he drafted what would become Singapore’s National Pledge. We witness his political skills as labour minister as he steered through the most far-reaching labour reform in the nation’s history and laid the foundation for Singapore’s unique cooperative model of tripartism. And we experience Rajaratnam’s final years, when he faced the end of his life with the same courage that he brought to every battle he ever fought. More than merely the definitive biography of Rajaratnam, the book is also a story about the human condition; about what individuals, given genius, courage and willpower, can achieve beyond what most thought is possible, and what people and nations will endure if they have inspirational and moral leadership.

This volume is a heartfelt, intimate presentation of the entire system of the Nyingma tradition from sutra to tantra to Dzogchen, the Great Perfection, and how through it, modern-day practitioners can succeed in attaining fully realized buddhahood. Inspiring stories of the great masters Longchenpa and Jigme Lingpa kindle the prerequisites of faith and devotion that are the basis for the practices that follow. The Tibetan Buddhist master Nyoshul Khenpo Jamyang Dorje gave these talks during a three-year retreat in France from 1982 to 1985.

“Stop or not. Steps, onward. For what, my dear friend? Is there any clue? Is there any story? Motion of life, for the desired life’s reel. Who can hear? Roar… What’s that? Roaring… Lion’s Roar! Your inner spirits, deepest the mind. Now it’s time to rise up and show the world- Who you are? Not a timid person. A Lion! You are the owner of your own kingdom. Make glorious steps onward, breaking down all kinds of scary sights. No more tears. This poetry book contains some exceptional essences of words, as the poetic vibes. As for example- Lion, I am the Boss, I am the Messenger, Reach the dream etc. Hope anyone will enjoy, if tries to read for a moment. Published poetry books of Author S Afrose:

The Lion's Roar summary of this story. It was said that Simba, the king of the jungle, had a thunderous roar that could be heard for miles and miles in any direction. Simba had almost reached a deep sleep when he became aware of a ruckus in the far-off distance while he was lying beneath the canopy of a tree. As soon as he was alerted to the sound, he shot to his feet and dashed in the direction in which it was coming from. He stumbled across a herd of wildebeest that had become disoriented in a marsh and was in a perilous state because of their situation. Simba was under the belief that it was his responsibility to safeguard the welfare of his people; so, when he noticed that the hyenas were drawing nearer to the herd of wildebeests, he engaged in battle with them. Simba emerged victorious from the struggle, at which point the wildebeest thanked and applauded him for saving their lives and expressed their thanks for doing so. In the days and weeks that followed, Simba continued to patrol the savanna, constantly keeping a watchful eye out for any potential threats that may have been lurking there. He disciplined himself to become even more vigilant, and therefore, the other creatures that lived on the savanna looked up to him with awe and reverence because they knew he would always be there to guard them. As a result of his training, the other animals looked up to him with awe and reverence. Simba came to be regarded as the protector of the savanna, and his legacy continues to this day as a living monument of the power that can be exercised through leadership, bravery, and strength throughout the course of time. His scream was heard by the people who lived on the African plains, and it provided them with a reason to have faith in themselves as well as a source of inspiration. Finally, the tale of Simba teaches us that it is critical to take on the role of a responsible leader and to safeguard the interests of those who are dependent on us. It teaches that even the most powerful creatures are susceptible to danger, but that it is possible to prevail over any obstacle if one is brave and determined. Never giving up, especially when confronted with challenging obstacles, is the single most essential lesson we can take away from this experience. The following describes the first portion of the story: Once upon a time, there was a mighty lion by the name of Simba who resided deep within the very center of the African savanna. Simba's booming roar was more than just a mere sound; it was an experience in and of itself. It was a display of his power and authority, and it served as a continual reminder to everyone who heard it that he was the king of the forest and the ruler of everything that he supervised. It was also a daily reminder to him that he was the lord of everything that he governed. The other animals of the savanna respected and feared Simba, and it wasn't just because of his fearsome roar; it was also because of his brilliance, bravery, and leadership. Simba's roar was legendary. The roar that Simba let out served two purposes: it was a call to arms for those who were on his side, and it was a warning to those who were against him. The other animals understood from the moment they heard his roar that he was pleading with them to defend their territories and watch over their families. As soon as they heard his roar, they reacted in the appropriate manner. They were aware that the roar of Simba was an indication of imminent danger, and they knew that to combat it, they would need to muster all the strength that they could muster. The fact that Simba's opponents found his roar to be so terrifying did not prevent his followers from finding comfort and feeling safe in hearing it. They were under the impression that there was no reason for them to be concerned if Simba continued to rule over them. They realized that his roar was a manifestation of his strength and might, and that he would always be there to defend and guide them, even in the most trying of circumstances. This gave them the confidence they needed to move forward. However, Simba's roar communicated more to those around him than just the strength and power that he possessed to himself. It was a symbol of the strength and prowess held by the animal kingdom. When the other animals heard his roar, it brought to their attention the fact that they were a part of a larger community that supported one another when confronted with danger and difficulty. In other words, they were all in it together. The roar of Simba inspired all the animals to cooperate with one another to achieve their goal. He reminded them that they were all a part of the same ecosystem, and that each of them had a vital role to play in preserving the fragile balance of life on the savanna. He also emphasized the significance of the important role that each of them had to play. They were conscious of the fact that so long as they worked together, they would be able to surmount whatever obstacle that was placed in front of them if they maintained a spirit of cooperation. As a result, the roar of Simba developed into something that was more than just a sound. It evolved into a symbol of optimism and daring, acting as a continual reminder that there was always a way to climb up and forward, regardless of the circumstances. It instilled in the animals the qualities of bravery and strength, as well as the will to never give up and to always keep in mind those who had gone before them.