The Path to Enlightenment - Softcover

Lama, Dalai

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1559390328 ISBN 13: 9781559390323

Publisher: Snow Lion Publications, 2012

Synopsis

This volume contains the 14th Dalai Lama's lucid discourse on the text of the Third Dalai Lama's instructions for attaining enlightenment, the Essence of Refined Gold. The direct approach and personal style make this one of the most accessible introductions to Tibetan Buddhism ever published. It has sold 20,000 copies.

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Review:

"For its down-to-earth style and rich spiritual teachings, this must rank as one of the finest Buddhist books in English to date."--The Middle Way

"Presented in practical and understandable form. . . . Highly recommendable as a practical guide to Tibetan Buddhism"--Quest Magazine

"Beautifully elucidates the meaning of this spiritual path through his own direct spiritual advice and personal reflections."--Eastern Horizon

From the Back Cover:

In this extensive teaching, the Dalai Lama beautifully elucidates the meaning of the path to enlightenment through his own direct spiritual advice and personal reflections. Based upon a very famous Tibetan text, this teaching presents in practical terms the essential instructions for the attainment of enlightenment. Its direct approach and lucid style make The Path to Enlightenment one of the most accessible introductions to Tibetan Buddhism ever published. His discourse draws out the meaning of the Third Dalai Lama's famous "Essence of Refined Gold" as he speaks directly to the reader offering spiritual advice, personal reflections, and scriptural commentary. He says in practical terms what the student must do to attain enlightenment.

About this edition

• Publisher: Snow Lion Publications
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1559390328
• ISBN 13: 9781559390323
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240