Bodhichitta (eBook)

Practice for a Meaningful Life

Lama Zopa Rinpoche (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
328 Seiten
Wisdom Publications (Verlag)
978-1-61429-603-4 (ISBN)

Infos

An accessible, inspiring book on one of the most important topics in Tibetan Buddhism, written by one of its renowned masters, who has an international following of thousands.Bodhichitta is a Sanskrit word meaning ';the mind of enlightenment' or ';the awakening mind'the mind that wishes to achieve enlightenment in order to lead all other beings into that same state. It is the attitude of the bodhisattva, of the person who makes the compassionate vow to save others from suffering. In this book, the renowned teacher Lama Zopa Rinpoche shows us how to achieve it. First, Lama Zopa gives a clear and comprehensive explanation of bodhichitta, its benefits, and its importance to the path. Then, he walks us through the two main methods for achieving bodhichitta: the seven points of cause and effect, and equalizing and exchanging self and others. Finally, the book closes with meditation instructions to guide and strengthen our practice. Readers will find Bodhichitta to be a comprehensive guide to this core Buddhist principle, one rich in both accessible philosophical explanation and concrete advice for practitioners.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.5.2019
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Buddhismus
• ISBN-10: 1-61429-603-0 / 1614296030
• ISBN-13: 978-1-61429-603-4 / 9781614296034