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A practical and inspiring guide for developing our ability to be
happy and benefit others this commentary on "The Thirty-Seven
Practices of Bodhisattvas" by Gyalsay Togme Sangpo is studied by
followers of all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The root text gives
in thirty-seven short verses the essential practices leading to
enlightenment. Gyalsay Togme Sangpo (1295-1369) was renowned as a
bodhisattva in Tibet and revered for living according to the
bodhisattva ideals and practices that he taught. He inspired not
only his direct disciples but also generations of practitioners up
to the present day. This extraordinary commentary by Geshe Jampa
Tegchok clearly explains the popular practice of exchanging oneself
with others for developing love and compassion for all living
beings. It lays open the methods for doing glance stabilizing and
analytical meditations and offers an in-depth discussion of the
nature of emptiness. All the essentials are here for transforming
our attitudes and developing courage and joy.
Daily dharma teachings on compassion, wisdom, mindfulness, and joy--ideal for creating moments of peace and reflection in our chaotic world.
Awaken Every Day shares a quick dose of everyday wisdom, encouraging us to understand the true causes of our suffering and the paths to freedom. These insightful reflections help us understand our minds, our connections to our communities, and how to become the people we aspire to be.
This title provides down-to-earth, practical meditation
instructions and advice, presented in a conversational style. It
will appeal to Buddhist practitioners and to readers specifically
interested in female manifestations of the divine.
"Choosing Simplicity "discusses the precepts and lifestyle of fully
ordained nuns within the Buddhist tradition. The ordination vows
act as guidelines to promote harmony both within the individual and
within the community by regulating and thereby simplifying one's
relationships to other sangha members and laypeople, as well as to
the needs of daily life. Observing these precepts and practicing
the Buddhadharma brings incredible benefit to oneself and others.
Since the nuns' precepts include those for monks and have
additional rules for nuns, this book is useful for anyone
interested in monastic life. As a record of women's struggle not
only to achieve a life of self-discipline, but also to create
harmonious independent religious communities of women, "Choosing
Simplicity "is a pioneering work.
Anger plagues all of us on a personal, national, and international
level. Yet we see people, such as the Dalai Lama, who have faced
circumstances far worse than many of us have faced--including
exile, persecution, and the loss of many loved ones--but who do not
burn with rage or seek revenge. How do they do it?
"Working with Anger" presents a variety of Buddhist methods for
subduing and preventing anger not by changing what is happening,
but by framing it differently. No matter what our religion,
learning to work with our anger is effective for everyone seeking
personal happiness as well as world peace.
"Working with Anger" was chosen for a Spirituality and Health
Magazine Award as one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2001.
A contemporary commentary on a classic Tibetan Buddhist text -
enlivened with student's accounts of how the teachings have
affected their own lives.
This user's guide to Buddhist basics takes the most commonly asked
questions--beginning with "What is the essence of the Buddha's
teachings?"--and provides simple answers in plain English. Thubten
Chodron's responses to the questions that always seem to arise
among people approaching Buddhism make this an exceptionally
complete and accessible introduction--as well as a manual for
living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying Life. "Buddhism for
Beginners" is an ideal first book on the subject for anyone, but
it's also a wonderful resource for seasoned students, since the
question-and-answer format makes it easy to find just the topic
you're looking for, such as:
- What is the goal of the Buddhist path?
- What is karma?
- If all phenomena are empty, does that mean nothing exists?
- How can we deal with fear?
- How do I establish a regular meditation practice?
- What are the qualities I should look for in a teacher?
- What is Buddha-nature?
- Why can't we remember our past lives?
Outlines a meditation practice embodied by the Buddhist tradition
of Chenrezig, a figure honored by Buddhists for his examples of
protection, friendship, and inspiration, in an accessible manual
for western readers that explains how to incorporate compassionate
practices into daily life. Original.
Explore the common ground underlying the diverse expressions of the
Buddha's teachings with two of Tibetan Buddhism's bestselling
authors.
Buddhism is practiced by hundreds of millions of people worldwide,
from Tibetan caves to Tokyo temples to redwood retreats. To an
outside viewer, it might be hard to see what they all have in
common. In "Buddhism," His Holiness the Dalai Lama and American
Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron map out with clarity the convergences
and the divergences between the two major strains of Buddhism--the
Mahayana traditions of Central and East Asia and the Theravada
traditions of South and Southeast Asia. Especially deep
consideration is given to the foundational Indian traditions and
their respective treatment of such central tenets as the four noble
truths the practice of meditation the meaning of nirvana
enlightenment.
The authors seek harmony and greater understanding among Buddhist
traditions worldwide, illuminating the rich benefits of respectful
dialogue and the many ways that Buddhists of all stripes share a
common heritage and common goals.
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