The Foundation of Buddhist Practice by His Holiness The Dalai Lama

The Foundation of Buddhist Practice by His Holiness The Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama's definitive and comprehensive presentation of the stages of the path (lam rim) and the Geluk tradition.

A multivolume collection presenting the Dalai Lama's comprehensive explanation of the Buddhist path. Vol. 1, Approaching the Buddhist Path, contained introductory material that set the context for Buddhist practice. This second volume takes the next step and describes the foundation of Buddhist practice--the important topics that will help us to stay focused on what is worthwhile and to build a firm basis on which to establish a healthy Dharma practice.

Traditional presentations of the path in Tibetan Buddhism assume the audience already has faith in the Buddha and believes in rebirth and karma, but the Dalai Lama realized early that a different approach was needed for his Western students. Starting from the universal human wish for happiness and the dynamic nature of the mind, His Holiness here provides a framework for the modern reader to make sense of this rich tradition. This second volume in the new Library of Wisdom and Compassion series provides a wealth of reflections on Buddhist history and fundamentals, contemporary issues, and the Dalai Lama's own personal experiences.

Thubten Chodron, a Tibetan Buddhist nun born in the United States, travels the world teaching and directing meditation retreats. She is the author of Buddhism for Beginners, Dealing with Anger, How to Liberate Your Mind, Open Heart, Clear Mind, and Controlling the Mind, and is known for her straightforward and practical interpretations of the Buddha's teachings. She is a resident of Seattle, Washington.

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ISBN 13	9781614295204
ISBN 10	1614295204
Title	The Foundation of Buddhist Practice
Author	His Holiness The Dalai Lama
Series	Library Of Wisdom And Compassion Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Wisdom Publications,U.S.
Year published	2018-06-15
Number of pages	366
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