Gampopa (1079-1153) was one of the greatest masters of Tibetan Buddhism. Gampoda is considered to have been the emanation of the 10th-level bodhisattva who has been manifesting in world after world for endless cosmic ages, in order to hep establish the universal teachings of truth we call dharma.This brilliantly-structured analysis of mahayana Buddhism will prove of use to many different types of person. In itself, it provides the direct information needed by anyone wishing to acquire an overall view of Buddhism. For scholars, it sets up a comprehensive first framework enabling all further Buddhist study to fall immediately into the right context.

This is an authorative translation by Ken & Katia Holmes of the great Tibetan Buddhist classic the Dagpo Tarjen. For some 800 years this masterly overview of the Buddha's teaching has served as a handbook for followers of the twelve Kagyu traditions. This book is now used worldwide by Tibetan Buddhist scholars of all schools.