Download or read book The Three Principles of the Path written by Gelek Rimpoche and published by Jewel Heart. This book was released on 1994-09-21 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Three Principles of the Path was written by Je Tsongkhapa (1357-1419), one of the greatest lamas in the history of Tibet. In fourteen stanzas, the entire path to enlightenment is explained, summarized in three main features, i.e the need for a determination to be free, the need to develop altruism and insight in the true nature of reality. Gelek Rimpoche’s commentary is both practical and modern, revealing the deeper layers of this poetic text together with tips on how to meditate on its meaning.