Description
A translation of the ancient classic Stages of Meditation, by Kamalashila, with commentary from everyone's favorite Buddhist teacher, the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama explains the principles of meditation in a practice-oriented format especially suited to Westerners. 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 is a favorite text of the Dalai Lama, and he often takes the opportunity to give teachings on it to audiences throughout the world. In his words, This text can be like a key that opens the door to all other major Buddhist scriptures. Topics include the nature of mind, how to develop compassion and loving-kindness, calm abiding wisdom, and how to establish a union of calm abiding and special insight.
Author: Dalai Lama
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 02/19/2019
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.50w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781611806823
ISBN10: 1611806828
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Buddhism | Tibetan
- Religion | Buddhism | Rituals & Practice
- Religion | Meditations
Author: Dalai Lama
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 02/19/2019
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.50w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781611806823
ISBN10: 1611806828
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Buddhism | Tibetan
- Religion | Buddhism | Rituals & Practice
- Religion | Meditations
About the Author
THE 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.