Eight Steps to Happiness
The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness
2nd Edition
Published on 10. July 2013
Audio
CD-Audio
978-1-906665-58-6 (ISBN)
Description
This inspiring audiobook explains how to meditate on eight beautiful verses that comprise one of Buddhism's best-loved teachings: 'Eight Verses of Training the Mind'. Composed by the great Tibetan Bodhisattva, Geshe Langri Tangpa, this short poem shows how we can transform all of life's difficulties into valuable spiritual insights. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso reveals practical ways in which we can use this timeless wisdom to find meaning and lasting happiness in our busy modern lives.
Reviews / Votes
"Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has proven to be a popular and accessible authority" -Library Journal "Geshe Kelsang Gyatso illuminates the very heart of Buddhist thought and practice." -Booklist "Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a highly respected meditation master and scholar of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition." -Spirituality & HealthMore details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Ulverston
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 132 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Duration
Dauer: 480 min
Weight
210 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-906665-58-6 (9781906665586)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Audio
06/2003
Tharpa Publications
€47.52
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Person
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism who has pioneered the introduction of modern Buddhism into contemporary society. He is the author of 21 highly acclaimed books that perfectly transmit the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to our modern world. He has also founded over 1200 Kadampa Buddhist Centres and groups throughout the world.
Content
Introduction; Bodhisattva Langri Tangpa; The Pre-eminent Qualities of these Instructions; The Preliminary Practices; Learning to Cherish Others; Enhancing Cherishing Love; Exchanging Self with Others; Great Compassion; Wishing Love; Accepting Defeat and Offering the Victory; Taking and Giving; The Precious Mind of Bodhichitta; Training in Ultimate Bodhichitta; How to Integrate the Practice of these Instructions; Dedication; Appendix I: The Root Text 'Eight Verses of Training the Mind'