Bibliograph

The foundation of Buddhist practice, Bhikṣ̣u Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and Bhikṣ̣uṇ̣ī Thubten Chodron

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Label

The foundation of Buddhist practice, Bhikṣ̣u Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and Bhikṣ̣uṇ̣ī Thubten Chodron

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The foundation of Buddhist practice

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1008972216

Responsibility statement

Bhikṣ̣u Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and Bhikṣ̣uṇ̣ī Thubten Chodron

Series statement

The library of wisdom and compassion, volume 2

Summary

"Starting with the four seals and the two truths, His Holiness illuminates key Buddhist ideas, such as dependent arising, emptiness, and karma, to support the reader in engaging with this rich tradition. This ... volume ... provides a wealth of reflections on the relationship between a spiritual mentor and student, how to begin a meditation practice, and the relationship between the body and mind, among other fascinating topics."--Jacket

Table Of Contents

The Buddhist approach -- Gaining nondeceptive knowledge -- The basis of the self: the body and mind -- Choosing spiritual mentors and becoming a qualified disciple -- Relying on spiritual mentors -- How to structure a meditation session -- Mind, body, and rebirth -- The essence of a meaningful life -- Looking beyond this life -- Karma and its effects -- Results of karma -- The workings of karma

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