An Open Heart
Practising Compassion in Everyday Life
Seiten
2002
Hodder Paperback (Verlag)
978-0-340-79431-9 (ISBN)
Hodder Paperback (Verlag)
978-0-340-79431-9 (ISBN)
The first major book from the Dalai Lama since The Art of Happiness and the first on the central Buddhist theme of compassion
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 may also be thought of as a technique by which we diminish the force of old thought habits and develop new ones. Yet the techniques themselves do not lead to enlightenment or a compassionate and open heart. That is up to you, and the effort and motivation you bring to your spiritual practice.'
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 may also be thought of as a technique by which we diminish the force of old thought habits and develop new ones. Yet the techniques themselves do not lead to enlightenment or a compassionate and open heart. That is up to you, and the effort and motivation you bring to your spiritual practice.'
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)
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 5.9.2002 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | integrated |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 130 x 196 mm |
| Gewicht | 175 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Buddhismus | |
| Schlagworte | Meditation • Mitgefühl • Tibetischer Buddhismus |
| ISBN-10 | 0-340-79431-3 / 0340794313 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-340-79431-9 / 9780340794319 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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