Stages of Meditation
The Buddhist Classic on Training the Mind
$36.72
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
28 May 2019
Summary
A translation of the ancient classic Stages of Meditation, by Kamalashila, with commentary from the Dalai Lama.
An accessible translation of the ancient classic handbook on Buddhist meditation by Kamalashila, with commentary from the Dalai Lama.
Based upon the middle section of the Bhavanakrama by Kamalashila—a translation of which is included—this is the most extensive commentary given by the Dalai Lama on this concise but important meditation handbook. It i…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781611806823 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1611806828 |
| Author: | Dalai Lama, Geshe Lobsang Jordhen |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 28 May 2019 |
| Weight: | 215g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm |
| Series: | Core Teachings of Dalai Lama |
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Critics Review
“A feast of a book and as comprehensive and readable an introduction to the nature and scope of Buddhism’s living wisdom as can be found.”
—Bloomsbury Review
“With characteristic warmth and lucidity, the Dalai Lama’s reflections bring alive this classic synopsis of Mahayana Buddhism in a way that will inspire and inform anyone who seeks to practice the Dharma today.”
—Stephen Batchelor, author of Verses from the Center
“A wise, wonderful, and profound book.”
—Ken Wilber, author of Integral Psychology
“A rigorous treatment of a single pithy source text, this faithful rendering from Tibetan was more than ten years in the making.”
—Lion’s Roar
“A must read for followers of the Dalai Lama and an unquestionably worthy addition to Buddhist studies reading lists and reference collections.”
—Midwest Book Review
“As always the Dalai Lama’s warmth and his ability to adjust the level of his commentary to his audience are in evidence.”
—Journal of Asian Studies
About The Author
Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama is considered the foremost Buddhist leader of our time. The exiled spiritual head of the Tibetan people, he is a Nobel Peace Laureate, a Congressional Gold Medal recipient, and a remarkable teacher and scholar who has authored over one hundred books.
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