Stages Of Meditation: Training the Mind for Wisdom

Gyatso, Tenzin (His Holiness The Dalai Lama) root text by Kamalashila

ISBN 10: 0712629637 / ISBN 13: 9780712629638

Edité par Rider/Ebury Press/Random House, London, 2002

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Stages of Meditation is a commentary by the Dalai Lama on a rare text by ninth-century Indian Buddhist scholar Kamalashila, written in Tibet to correct some Chinese misinterpretations of Buddhism that were influential at the time. Kamalashila's short work is not widely known today, but according to the Dalai Lama, it is a most important text, and worthy of study by those new to Buddhism, because "on the basis of this knowledge you will be able to understand other treatises without great difficulty. This text can be like a key that opens the door to all other major Buddhist scriptures." Throughout the book, the Dalai Lama emphasizes the importance of logical analysis of scriptures, even if they are in the Buddha's own words; some teachings, he stresses, "should not be taken literally, but need interpretation." And this is what he does in this clear and readable commentary, originally given in 1989 and now translated and published for the first time. Its 10 short chapters are on such familiar Buddhist themes as Training the Mind, Compassion, Identifying the Nature of Suffering, and The Practice of Calm Abiding. "Through meditation," says the Dalai Lama, "we can train our minds in such a way that negative qualities are abandoned and positive qualities are generated and enhanced." Those who practice meditation, whether Buddhist or not, will find this a thoughtful and practical guide, written with the Dalai Lama's characteristic warmth and gentleness. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 162 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. no Dust Jacket as published. White titles spine. Includes glossary & bibliography. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Religion & Theology; Spirituality & Beliefs; Tibetan Buddhism; Buddhism; Tibet; Philosophy. ISBN: 0712629637. ISBN/EAN: 9780712629638. Inventory No: 4088.

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• Titre: Stages Of Meditation: Training the Mind for Wisdom
• Éditeur: Rider/Ebury Press/Random House, London
• Date de parution: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0712629637
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780712629638
• Reliure: Softcover
• Édition: Reprint.
• État de l'article: Near Fine
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Religion & Theology

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Synopsis

In Stages of Meditation, His Holiness offers his highly practical views on the subject of meditation: how to meditate, the various different procedures and approaches we can take, what we and others may gain from it. He explains how we can develop a spiritual path in a proper sequence rather than in a scattered, piecemeal fashion. He also shows the importance of building up both method and wisdom, as well as cultivating compassion and 'special insight' as we train our minds.

This impressive and stimulating book will not only bring the Dalai Lama - one of the world's most popular and pragmatic spiritual leaders - to a huge new audience but, because so many people round the globe are now practising meditation, from a basis of religious faith or none, this is a work which will doubtless be in print for many years to come.

À propos de l?auteur

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of Tibet. Today, he lives in exile in Northern India and works tirelessly on behalf of the Tibetan people, as well as travelling the world to give spiritual teachings to sell-out audiences. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.