An Introduction to Buddhism
Author: Dalai Lama, H.H. the
ISBN: 9781559394758
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 16 Jul 2018
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback / softback
The Pquot;Core Teachings of the Dalai LamaPquot; series begins with this small book of teachings by His Holiness, the perfect introduction to traditional Tibetan Buddhist thought and practice.
Plt;bPgt;His Holiness the Dalai Lama presents the perfect introduction to traditional Tibetan Buddhist thought and practice, covering the Four Noble Truths and two essential texts.Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt; There is no one more suited to introduce beginnersP#8212;and remind seasoned practitionersP#8212;of the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism than His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Speaking to an audience of Western students, the Dalai Lama shows us how to apply basic Buddhist principles to our day-to-day lives. Starting with the very foundation of Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths, he provides the framework for understanding the BuddhaP#8217;s first teachings on suffering, happiness, and peace. He follows with commentary on two of BuddhismP#8217;s most profound texts: Plt;iPgt;The Eight Verses on Training the MindPlt;/iPgt; and Plt;iPgt;AtishaP#8217;s Lamp for the Path to EnlightenmentPlt;/iPgt;, often referring to the former as one of his main sources of inspiration for the practice of compassion. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;With clear, accessible language and the familiar sense of humor that infuses nearly all of his work, the Dalai Lama invites us all to develop innermost awareness, a proper understanding of the nature of reality, and heartfelt compassion for all beings.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt; This book was previously published under the title Plt;iPgt;Lighting the WayPlt;/iPgt;.
ISBN: 9781559394758
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 16 Jul 2018
Pages: 136
Format: Paperback / softback
The Pquot;Core Teachings of the Dalai LamaPquot; series begins with this small book of teachings by His Holiness, the perfect introduction to traditional Tibetan Buddhist thought and practice.
Plt;bPgt;His Holiness the Dalai Lama presents the perfect introduction to traditional Tibetan Buddhist thought and practice, covering the Four Noble Truths and two essential texts.Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt; There is no one more suited to introduce beginnersP#8212;and remind seasoned practitionersP#8212;of the fundamentals of Tibetan Buddhism than His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Speaking to an audience of Western students, the Dalai Lama shows us how to apply basic Buddhist principles to our day-to-day lives. Starting with the very foundation of Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths, he provides the framework for understanding the BuddhaP#8217;s first teachings on suffering, happiness, and peace. He follows with commentary on two of BuddhismP#8217;s most profound texts: Plt;iPgt;The Eight Verses on Training the MindPlt;/iPgt; and Plt;iPgt;AtishaP#8217;s Lamp for the Path to EnlightenmentPlt;/iPgt;, often referring to the former as one of his main sources of inspiration for the practice of compassion. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;With clear, accessible language and the familiar sense of humor that infuses nearly all of his work, the Dalai Lama invites us all to develop innermost awareness, a proper understanding of the nature of reality, and heartfelt compassion for all beings.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt; This book was previously published under the title Plt;iPgt;Lighting the WayPlt;/iPgt;.
