Creation and Completion represents some of the most profound teachings
of Jamgon Kongtrul (1813-99), one of the true spiritual and literary
giants of Tibetan history. Though brief, it offers a lifetime of advice
for all who wish to engage in-and deepen-the practice of tantric
Buddhist meditation.
The original text, beautifully translated and introduced by Sarah
Harding, is further brought to life by an in-depth commentary by the
contemporary master Thrangu Rinpoche. Key Tibetan Buddhist fundamentals
are quickly made clear, so that the reader may confidently enter into
tantra's oft-misunderstood "creation" and "completion" stages.
In the creation stage, practitioners visualize themselves in the form of
buddhas and other enlightened beings in order to break down their
ordinary concepts of themselves and the world around them. This
meditation practice prepares the mind for engaging in the completion
stage, where one has a direct encounter with the ultimate nature of mind
and reality.