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9781616060084

Eight Steps to Happiness

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  • ISBN13:

    9781616060084

  • ISBN10:

    1616060085

  • Edition: 3rd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2012-04-01
  • Publisher: Tharpa Pubns

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Summary

This inspiring book 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 life's difficulties into valuable spiritual insights. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso now shares this ancient wisdom with all those seeking meaning and lasting happiness in their modern lives.

Author Biography

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was born in Tibet and is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Resident in the West since 1977, 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 1,100 Kadampa Buddhist Centers and groups throughout the world.

Table of Contents

Illustrationsp. vii
Acknowledgementsp. viii
Introductionp. 1
Bodhisattva Langri Tangpap. 13
The Pre-eminent Qualities of these Instructionsp. 21
The Preliminary Practicesp. 27
Learning to Cherish Othersp. 49
Enhancing Cherishing Lovep. 63
Exchanging Self with Othersp. 89
Great Compassionp. 121
Wishing Lovep. 135
Accepting Defeat and Offering the Victoryp. 151
Talking and Givingp. 161
The Precious Mind of Bodhichittap. 185
Training in Ultimate Bodhichittap. 205
How to Integrate the Practice of these Instructionsp. 257
Dedicationp. 265
The Root Text: Eight Verses of Training the Mindp. 267
The Condensed Meaning of the Commentaryp. 271
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