Transforming the Mind: Teachings on Generating Compassion - Hardcover

Dalai Lama, His Holiness The

 
9780722540305: Transforming the Mind: Teachings on Generating Compassion

Synopsis

Offers lectures on an eleventh-century Buddhist classic, given by the Dalai Lama in London 1999

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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.

From the Back Cover

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 one of the most profound and sacred texts in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The Eight Verses on Generating Compassion are known in Tibetan as 'lojong' – literally, transforming your mind.

In this lucid, straightforward commentary on these teachings, H. H. the Dalai Lama shows us how to transform difficult situations into opportunities for spiritual growth. He also offers practical methods as to how to develop positive ways of thinking and compassion.

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9780722538654: Transforming the Mind: Eight Verses on Generating Compassion and Transforming Your Life

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ISBN 10:  0722538650 ISBN 13:  9780722538654
Publisher: Thorsons, 2000
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