Author: Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 165
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8120818687
Description
Practical instructions on increasing love and compassion
An ideal guide to the Mahayana Buddhist teachings on training the mind
Step-by-step instructions on developing universal love and compassion in our daily life
Essential advice on how to transform all life situations into opportunities for spiritual development
Developing unconditional love and compassion for all living beings is the heart of Buddhist practice. The powerful methods of training the mind revealed in this book, which guide us towards a universal compassion, have been used for centuries to solve daily problems and even mental and physical diseases.
In this highly regarded explanation of the celebrated Mahayana Buddhist text, training the Mind in Seven Points, Geshe Kelsang also explains with perfect clarity how all life situations-even the most difficult-can be transformed into opportunities for spiritual development and provides us with an indispensable companion for our day-to-day life.
Contents
ILLUSTRATIONS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
EDITORIAL NOTE
PREFACE
The Lineage and Qualities of Training the mind
Conventional Bodhichitta
Ultimate Bodhichitta
Transforming Adverse Conditions into the Path to Enlightenment
How to Integrate All Our Daily Practices
The Measurement of Success in Training the Mind
The Commitments of Training the Mind
The Precepts of Training the Mind
Conclusion
Dedication
APPENDIX I-The Root Text: Training the Mind in Seven Points
APPENDIX II-The Tibetan Script of the Root Text
APPENDIX III-The Condensed Meaning of the Commentary
APPENDIX IV-Essence of Good Fortune
GLOSSARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
STUDY PROGRAMMES
INDEX