An Open Heart: Practising Compassion in Everyday Life - Softcover

Dalai Lama, The; Lama, Dalai

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340794305 ISBN 13: 9780340794302

Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks, 2001

Synopsis

In the Dalai Lama's own words: 'It is my hope that the reader of this small book will take away a basic understanding of Buddhism and some of the key methods by which Buddhist practitioners have cultivated compassion and wisdom in their lives. The methods discussed have been taken from three sacred texts of Buddhism. I would like to stress at the outset, however, that one doesn't have to be a Buddhist to make use of these meditation techniques. Meditation is merely the process whereby we gain control over the mind and guide it in a more virtuous direction. Meditation may also be thought of as a technique by which we diminish the force of old thought habits and develop new ones. Yet the techniques themselves do not lead to enlightenment or a compassionate and open heart. That is up to you, and the effort and motivation you bring to your spiritual practice.'

About this title

Product Description:

1st edition 1st printing trade paperback, fine In stock shipped from our UK warehouse

Book Description:

The first major book from the Dalai Lama since The Art of Happiness and the first on the central Buddhist theme of compassion

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0340794305
• ISBN 13: 9780340794302
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208