Universal Compassion: A Commentary to Bodhisattva Chekhawa's "Training the Mind in Seven Points" - Softcover

Gyatso, Geshe Kelsang

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0948006064 ISBN 13: 9780948006067

Publisher: Tharpa Publications, 1988

Synopsis

Developing unconditional love and compassion for all living beings is the heart of Buddhist practice. The methods of training the mind revealed in this book, which guide us towards a universal compassion, have been used for centuries to solve daily problems and even to cure mental and physical diseases. In this explanation of the celebrated Mahayana Buddhist text, "Training the Mind in Seven Points", Geshe Kelsang also explains with how all life situations can be transformed into opportunities for spiritual development.

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Review

'This book is an admirable accomplishment in presenting the profound teachings of present-day Mahayana Buddhism.' - Buddhism Today 'It could be read with profit by anyone whose religion demands the exercise of compassion.' - Faith and Freedom 'An inspiring book for all who aspire to practise the Buddhist path.' - Buddhist Studies Review

About the Author

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was born in Tibet and is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Living in the West since 1977, he is the author of a series of highly acclaimed books that transmit perfectly the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to our contemporary life. He has also founded many Buddhist Centres throughout the world for the study and practice of Mahayana Buddhism.

Edition details

• Publisher: Tharpa Publications
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0948006064
• ISBN 13: 9780948006067
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 173