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Training in Tenderness - by Dzigar Kongtrul (Paperback)

Training in Tenderness - by  Dzigar Kongtrul (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Best Spirituality Books of 2018 - <i>Spirituality & Practice</i> <p/>A little guide to cultivating <i>tsewa</i> the loving warmth of heart from which the awakened mind arises--from the popular Buddhist teacher and author of <i>The Intelligent Heart</i>.</b> <p/>This is a call to a revolution of heart. In Tibetan Buddhism, it is taught that one of the most essential qualities of enlightenment is tsewa, a form of warm energy and openness of heart. It is the warmth we express and receive through empathy with others, especially those closest to us. In this compact gem of a book, Dzigar Kongtrul opens the door to this life-changing energy and shows us how to transform our attitude toward ourselves and those around us through its practice. And through its practice, we can actually heal our fractured world. <p/>This is a guide to the building blocks of compassion and the purest and deepest form of happiness. And with these tools, we can awaken the most powerful force in the world--a tender, open heart.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche is one of the most highly qualified people I know. . . . I am hopeful that Rinpoche's new book will help many of us get to know and make the best of our own warmth of heart. May <i>Training in Tenderness</i> help to heal the anxiety and polarization of our world!"--Pema Chödrön, author of <i>When Things Fall Apart</i> <p/>"A warm and affectionate heart frees us from whatever binds us and connects us empathetically with all beings. This simple yet life-changing attitude makes our own life meaningful and has the power to heal the world. I strongly encourage anyone who encounters Kongtrul Rinpoche's beautiful book to take its profound wisdom to heart."--Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, author of <i>The Joy of Living</i> <p/> "Kongtrul Rinpoche delivers a series of profound explorations and expositions on one of the most important aspects of our spiritual practice--uncovering the tender warmth and affection in our hearts. This tenderness is the root source of all that is truly beneficial in the world. Rinpoche leads us through a foundational training for compassionate vision and our own liberation, with joyful diligence and an open heart."--Sharon Salzberg, author of <i>Lovingkindness</i> and <i>Real Love</i> <p/> "Let this gem of a book be your faithful guide and companion in opening your heart to others. It unlocks the door to that most precious human quality of all: unconditional tenderness for all beings."--Matthieu Ricard, author of <i>Altruism</i> and <i>Happiness</i> <p/> "Deep, inspiring, and disarmingly simple, this book demonstrates our innate capacity for tenderness. A warm heart is the source of compassion, loving-kindness, and equanimity, even in the face of death. Thanks to the clear mind and kind heart of Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, we now have a guide to cultivating this most precious quality and letting it shine out to the world."--Jan Chozen Bays, author of <i>Mindful Eating</i> <p/> "It is possible to cultivate true happiness in all aspects of our daily lives and to change our reality--and that of the people around us--in the process. It's all about arousing the warmth of heart that is our birthright as humans. Dzigar Kongtrul's potent instruction manual shows you how."--Lodro Rinzler, author of <i>Love Hurts</i> <p/>"With clarity, brevity, and grace, Kongtrul ably conveys his hopeful vision that all individuals can "live a life full of joy, meaning, and profound value to the world."--<i>Publishers Weekly</i> (starred review) <p/>"'Without <i>tsewa</i>, is there any other source of happiness?' This is the question posed by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche in <i>Training in Tenderness</i>. Always circling back to this Tibetan word meaning love, tenderness, or warmth, Kongtrul pushes us to honestly examine what fulfills us and what doesn't."--<i>Buddhadharma: The Practioner's Quarterly</i> <p/>An immensely appealing tribute to the spiritual practice of an open heart.--<i>Spirituality & Practice</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Dzigar Kongtrul grew up in a monastic environment and received extensive training in all aspects of Buddhist doctrine. In 1989, he moved to the United States with his family, and in 1990, he began a five-year tenure as a professor of Buddhist philosophy at Naropa University. He also founded Mangala Shri Bhuti, his own teaching organization, during this period. He has established a mountain retreat center, Longchen Jigme Samten Ling, in southern Colorado. When not guiding students in long-term retreats and not in retreat himself, Rinpoche travels widely throughout the world teaching and furthering his own education.

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