Daring Steps Traversing The Path Of The Buddha

With the vast choice of books available on Tibetan Buddhism, Daring Steps stands out as remarkable for its accessibility, inclusiveness and authenticity. Ringu Tulku's Western-friendly style, paired with his insight and inspiration, presents a breathtaking overview of the Buddhist path that will be especially appreciated by those who are new to the material. Daring Steps begins with the Buddha's earliest teachings and embraces the three traditional Buddhist paths, weaving a dynamic synergy that shows the vital role of each one in the attainment of genuine realization. This is enhanced by Ringu Tulku's informal approach that engagingly welcomes the reader, guiding him or her to integrate the teachings with their own experience.

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche was born in Kham Lingtsang, in eastern Tibet, and was recognized by His Holiness the Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa as the incarnation of one of the tulkus of Ringu monastery, a Kagyüpa monastery in his home province. He studied with some of the most distinguished khenpos of the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions and received teachings from many outstanding masters, including Thrangu Rinpoche, Dodrupchen Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and the Gyalwang Karmapa. He is also the author of Path to Buddhahood and The Ri-me Philosophy of Jamgon Kongtrul.