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The second volume in a historic six-volume series containing many of the first English translations of the classic mahamudra literature compiled by the Seventh Karmapa. Sounds of Innate Freedom: The Indian Texts of Mahamudra are historic volumes containing many of the first English translations of the classic mahamudra literature. The texts and songs in these volumes constitute the large compendium called The Indian Texts of the Mahamudra of Definitive Meaning, compiled by the Seventh Karmapa Chötra Gyatso (1456-1539). Translated, introduced, and annotated by Karl Brunnhölzl, acclaimed senior teacher at the Nalandabodhi community of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, the collection offers a brilliant window into the richness of the vast ocean of Indian mahamudra texts cherished in all Tibetan lineages, particularly in the Kagyü tradition, giving us a clear view of the sources of one of the world's great contemplative traditions. This volume 2 (thirty-four texts) contains two long-established sets of Mahamudra works: ""The Sixfold Pith Cycle"" and short texts of Maitripa's ""Twenty-Five Dharmas of Mental Nonengagement,"" which present a blend of Madhyamaka, Mahamudra, and certain tantric principles, as well as two commentaries by Maitripa's students. The vital focus of this volume is the accomplishment of true reality.

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"""I am delighted by the publication of this thoughtfully compiled collection of classic mahamudra literature. It is wonderful that these ancient songs of realization, in all their profundity and beauty, are now accessible to modern English readers everywhere.""--His Eminence the Twelfth Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche ""Karl Brunnhölzl is an exceptional translator of Buddhist texts from Sanskrit and Tibetan. No one is better suited to translate these profound and challenging works. With an illuminating introduction and detailed annotations, these translations will surely become the definitive versions for students of mahamudra. These are books that will last.""--Cyrus Stearns, translator and author"

"""I am delighted by the publication of this thoughtfully compiled collection of classic mahamudra literature. It is wonderful that these ancient songs of realization, in all their profundity and beauty, are now accessible to modern English readers everywhere.""--His Eminence the Twelfth Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche ""Karl Brunnh�lzl is an exceptional translator of Buddhist texts from Sanskrit and Tibetan. No one is better suited to translate these profound and challenging works. With an illuminating introduction and detailed annotations, these translations will surely become the definitive versions for students of mahamudra. These are books that will last.""--Cyrus Stearns, translator and author"

""I am delighted by the publication of this thoughtfully compiled collection of classic mahamudra literature. It is wonderful that these ancient songs of realization, in all their profundity and beauty, are now accessible to modern English readers everywhere.""--His Eminence the Twelfth Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche ""Karl Brunnh�lzl is an exceptional translator of Buddhist texts from Sanskrit and Tibetan. No one is better suited to translate these profound and challenging works. With an illuminating introduction and detailed annotations, these translations will surely become the definitive versions for students of mahamudra. These are books that will last.""--Cyrus Stearns, translator and author

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Karl Brunnhölzl was originally trained as a physician. He received his systematic training in the Tibetan language and Buddhist philosophy and practice at the Marpa Institute for Translators, founded by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, as well as Nitartha Institute, founded by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Since 1989 he has been a translator and interpreter of Tibetan and English. He is a senior teacher and translator in the Nalandabodhi community of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche as well as at Nitartha Institute. He is the author and translator of numerous texts, including most recently A Lullaby to Awaken the Heart (2018) and Luminous Melodies: Essential Dohas of Indian Mahamudra (2019).

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