The Diamond Cutter: The Buddha on Managing Your Business and Your Life - Softcover

Roach, Geshe Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0385497911 ISBN 13: 9780385497916

Publisher: Image Books, 2003

Synopsis

The well-known teacher of Tibetan Buddhism shares his proven trategies for achieving success in business and personal life, drawing on the ancient texts of the Diamond Sutra and other commentaries to shed new light into the timeless traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Reprint.

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About the Author

Michael Roach is a fully ordained Buddhist monk who received his geshe (master of Buddhism) degree from Sera Mey Tibetan Monastery after twenty-two years of study. A teacher of Buddhism since 1981, he is also a scholar of Sanskrit, Tibetan, and Russian, and has translated numerous works. Geshe Michael received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and worked in New York City as a director of a large diamond firm for many years. He founded and directs the Asian Classics Institute, as well as the Asian Classics Input Project, and has been active in the restoration of Sera Mey Monastery. He lives in New York City.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>

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e combination of ancient and contemporary wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, <b>The Diamond Cutter</b> presents readers with empowering strategies for success in their work and personal lives.<br><br>Geshe Michael Roach, one of the great teachers today of Tibetan Buddhism, has richly woven <b>The Diamond Cutter</b> in three layers. The first is a translation of selections from the Diamond Sutra itself, an ancient text comprised of conversations between the Buddha and his close disciple Subhuti. Considered a central work by Buddhists throughout the world, the Diamond Sutra has been the focus of much interpretation over the centuries. In the second layer, Geshe Michael quotes from some of the best commentaries of the Tibetan tradition. In the main text, the third layer, he uses both sutra and commentary as a jumping-off point for presenting his own teaching.<br><br>Geshe Michael gives fresh insight into ancient wisdom by using examples from his own experience as one of t

Edition details

• Publisher: Image Books
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385497911
• ISBN 13: 9780385497916
• Binding: Paperback