Understanding the Mind by Kelsang Gyatso
This work seeks to provides an explanation of the mind in a combination of profound philosophical exploration and practical psychology. The first part explains how Buddhist psychology is based on an understanding of the mind as a formless continuum that is related to, yet separate from, the physical body. Through understanding the nature of the mind and the process of cognition, we can attain a lasting state of inner peace and happiness that is independent of external circumstances. Part Two explains the many types of mind and shows how we can abandon those that harm us, while increasing those that lead to joy and fulfilment.
'Astonishingly, what has been produced here is actually a new and self-explanatory Buddhist commentarial text composed in English'- Buddhist Studies Review
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was born in Tibet and is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Living in the West since 1977, he is the author of a series of highly acclaimed books that transmit perfectly the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to our contemporary life. He has also founded over 300 Centres throughout the world for the study and practice of Mahayana Buddhism.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780948006548 |
| ISBN 10 | 0948006544 |
| Title | Understanding the Mind |
| Author | Geshe Kelsang Gyatso |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Tharpa Publications |
| Year published | 1996-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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