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Stages of Meditation - (Core Teachings of Dalai Lama) by Dalai Lama & Kamalashila (Paperback)

Stages of Meditation - (Core Teachings of Dalai Lama) by  Dalai Lama & Kamalashila (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A translation of the ancient classic <i>Stages of Meditation</i>, by Kamalashila, with commentary from everyone's favorite Buddhist teacher, the Dalai Lama.</b> <p/>The Dalai Lama explains the principles of meditation in a practice-oriented format especially suited to Westerners. Based upon the middle section of the <i>Bhavanakrama</i> 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>The Dalai Lama explains the principles of meditation in a practice-oriented format especially suited to Westerners. Based on the middle section of the <i>Bhavanakrama</i> 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.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>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<br/>has authored over one hundred books.

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