New translations of teachings on meditative practice from four highly influential Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

Drawing primarily from the Pacification, Severance, Shangpa Kagy , and Bodongpa traditions, Four Tibetan Lineages presents some of Tibet's most transformative yet lesser-known teachings on meditative practice. Most works in this volume are drawn from a Tibetan anthology known as the Treasury of Precious Instructions compiled by Jamg n Kongtrul Lodr Thay (1813-1900). A vast preservation project, this anthology reflects Kongtrul's attempt to rescue rare teachings from disappearing. By foregrounding the teachings of masters like Khedrup Khyungpo Naljor (d. 1135), Dampa Sangy (d. 1117), Machik Labdr n (1031/55-1126/50), Jonang Taranatha (1575-1634), and Jamyang Khyents Wangpo (1820-92), this volume extends Jamg n Kongtrul's preservation efforts into the modern world.