An Open Heart: Practicing Compassion in Everyday Life - Couverture rigide

Dalai Lama XIV

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0316989797 ISBN 13 : 9780316989794

Editeur : Little Brown & Co, 2001

Synopsis

Book by Dalai Lama

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In the Dalai Lama's own words: 'It is my hope that the reader of this small book will take away a basic understanding of Buddhism and some of the key methods by which Buddhist practitioners have cultivated compassion and wisdom in their lives. The methods discussed have been taken from three sacred texts of Buddhism. I would like to stress at the outset, however, that one doesn't have to be a Buddhist to make use of these meditation techniques. Meditation is merely the process whereby we gain control over the mind and guide it in a more virtuous direction. Meditation may also be thought of as a technique by which we diminish the force of old thought habits and develop new ones. Yet the techniques themselves do not lead to enlightenment or a compassionate and open heart. That is up to you, and the effort and motivation you bring to your spiritual practice.'

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.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Little Brown & Co
• Date d'édition: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0316989797
• ISBN 13: 9780316989794
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 208