Becoming enlightened, His Holiness the Dalai Lama ; translated and edited by Jeffrey Hopkins
Type
Label
Becoming enlightened, His Holiness the Dalai Lama ; translated and edited by Jeffrey Hopkins
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-256)
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Becoming enlightened
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
232979184
Responsibility statement
His Holiness the Dalai Lama ; translated and edited by Jeffrey Hopkins
Summary
The renowned spiritual leader outlines an accessible approach to the pursuit of enlightenment that draws on traditional Buddhist meditative practices, in a guide that covers such topics as embracing a positive attitude and overcoming suffering
Table Of Contents
A book about enlightenment -- Comparing religions -- The Buddhist framework -- Practicing Buddhism -- Knowing the qualifications of a teacher -- Buddhism in India and Tibet -- Recognizing our fortunate situation -- Knowing you will die -- Thinking about future lives -- Identifying the refuge -- Karma -- Seeing the problem and the cure --; The implications of impermanence -- Altruism -- Engendering great compassion -- Switching self and other -- Viewing reality -- The way to analyze -- Buddhahood -- Reviewing the steps
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