Transforming the Mind: Teachings on Generating Compassion - Softcover

Dalai Lama, His Holiness The

 
9780007160006: Transforming the Mind: Teachings on Generating Compassion
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0007160003 ISBN 13: 9780007160006
Publisher: Thorsons, 2003

Synopsis

The Dalai Lama on one of the most important spiritual practices to develop wisdom and compassion.

• Based on three days of teaching in London, May 1999, this book is an edited version of the Dalai Lama’s discourse on The Eight Verses on Generating Compassion.

• The Verses are one of the most profound and sacred texts in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

• The title of the book comes from the Tibetan word for the Verses: ‘lojong’ – literally, transforming your mind.

• The lucid, straightforward commentary on these teachings includes instruction on how to transform difficult situations into opportunities for spiritual growth.

• The author also offers practical methods as to how to develop positive ways of thinking and compassion.

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About the Author

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the exiled spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1989. He is the author of many books about Buddhism. He lives in Dharamsala, India.

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Publisher
Thorsons
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0007160003
ISBN 13 
9780007160006
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
176

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