Open Heart - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0316930938 ISBN 13 : 9780316930932

Editeur : Back Bay Books, 2002

Synopsis

An introduction to the core of Buddhism by its greatest teacher, in this successor to the bestselling The Art of Happiness, the Dalai Lama's clear and simple guide to finding compassion and happiness.

The Dalai Lama shares some of his key teachings on the practice of compassion, presenting a collection of meditations designed to help listeners open their hearts when dealing with others, and introduces the fundamental philosophy of Buddhism and its core concepts.

"Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, presents a clear and simple guide to finding compassion and happiness in these often troubling and challenging times. The writings in this book are drawn from his enthusiastically received visit to America in 1999 and form a good introduction to the spiritual traditions of Buddhism." —Nicholas Sinisi, Barnes&Noble.com Religion Editor

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Compassion-sympathy for the suffering of others and the desire to free them from it-is wrestled with in all spiritual traditions. Yet how does one actually become a compassionate person? What are the mechanisms by which a selfish heart is transformed into a generous heart? In this acclaimed bestseller, His Holiness the Dalai Lama writes simply and powerfully about the everyday Buddhist practice of compassion, offering a clear, practical, inspiring introduction to the Buddhist path to enlightenment.

Biographie de l'auteur

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He has resided in exile in Dharamsala, India, since 1959 when Chinese forces invaded Tibet. His tireless efforts on behalf of world peace have brought him international recognition, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. (See Notes for long biog)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Back Bay Books
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0316930938
• ISBN 13: 9780316930932
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Éditeur: Vreeland Nicholas
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible