The Jewel Tree of Tibet: The Enlightenment Engine of Tibetan Buddhism

The best audio book on Tibetan Buddhism I have ever listened to! Not necessarily for beginners, but maybe if you are really want to engage Tibetan Buddhism and practice Very inspiring, engage the visualization process and you may be pleasantly surprised with just how powerful it is. Robert Thurman presents in an organized but free flowing spoken word kind of way, and I must say his delivery not only inspires, it is also fun, enlightening, and memorable. If you are looking for a dry academic lecture on the Jewel Tree of Tibet I would look elsewhere. If you want to be inspired to practice and live fiercely for the benefit of yourself and others then buy the audio book for The Jewel Tree of Tibet!!! (I don't think there is anyway reading this in a book format could compare to the audio version).

Robert Thurman is the most detailed and illustrative writer on the topic of Tibetan Buddhism I’ve stumbled across. I really enjoyed his explanations of the Book of the Dead and so had to pick up this book and it’s simply wonderful.

This lovely book offers such insight and inspiration. The guided meditations and visualizations uplifted me to a place of peace, love, and joy. Thurman writes with such clarity that it helped me easily understand and connect with Buddhist principles. I am so grateful for what this book has given me.

As always Robert Thurman has been tremendously helpful in making the glorious treasures of Tibetan Buddhism understandable to my western mind. His love for and profound understanding of The Jewel Tree comes shining through every page, giving all who may be moved to read this book a great assist along the spiritual path. I highly recommend this book.

Wonderful book. Beautiful meditations to help you expand love for yourself and others. Practical aid for meditation and a true blessing. Written by one of America's jewels--a humble, beautiful mind and outstanding scholar of Buddhism. Treat yourself. Written by popular demand after a blessed retreat which was recorded using the material.

Interesting concepts presented in this book

Thurman is a true asset to the world of thought, scholarship and spirituality. We have much to learn from him.

Words cannot describe how this changes everything in this world to me. Thank you Robert Thurman for the gifts you have shared to this lifetime...

Robert Thurman's book is written as I would imagine he speaks so you can almost hear his voice when you're reading the book. He repeats things just as he would if he were talking to you, which can be a bit irritating at times but, on the whole, it helps you to absorb what he's saying. He takes the disciplines of Tibetan Buddhism and relates them to western thought. A thought-provoking, interesting and enjoyable book.