How to Free Your Mind by Thubten Chodron
Tara, the feminine embodiment of enlightened activity, is a Buddhist deity whose Tibetan name means liberator, signaling her ability to liberate beings from the delusion and ignorance that keep them trapped in ever-recurring patterns of negativity. She embodies a challenge--to transform our minds and become like her, whose tranquility, compassion, and wisdom make her so beautiful--but one that is profoundly nurturing. In the author's words, We can relax in her presence and look at ourselves honestly, knowing that Tara will not judge, reject, or abandon us due to our shortcomings. Like a mother, she sees her child's potential--in this case, our spiritual potential or Buddha-nature--and wants to nurture it. Ven. Chodron describes a simple meditation on Tara, explaining its benefits and its application to daily life. She then presents two well-loved praises to Tara, together with reflections on their meanings for modern practitioners. Included here are the Homage to the Twenty-one Taras, verses that are frequently chanted in Tibetan monasteries and homes, and A Song of Longing for Tara, the Infallible, by Lama Lobsang Tenpey Gyaltsen.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 | 9781559393980 |
| ISBN 10 | 155939398X |
| Title | How to Free Your Mind |
| Author | Thubten Chodron |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2013-07-09 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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