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An Open Heart: Practising Compassion in Everyday Life
The Dalai Lama
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Description for An Open Heart: Practising Compassion in Everyday Life
Paperback. The first major book from the Dalai Lama since The Art of Happiness and the first on the central Buddhist theme of compassion Editor(s): Vreeland, Nicholas. Num Pages: 208 pages, integrated. BIC Classification: HRE; VX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 160.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340794319
SKU
9780340794319
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Ref
99-3
About The Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He has resided in exile in Dharamsala, India, since 1959 when Chinese forces invaded Tibet. His tireless efforts on behalf of world peace have brought him international recognition, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. (See Notes for long biog)
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