Book Description
A little book to help inspire and transform heart and mind. Teachings such as meditations on generating compassion and calm are the core of this little book that will appeal to the growing number of people inspired by the Dalai Lama.
A practical little book, to aid and inspire Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. It includes clear and simple meditation techniques which we can use to transform our attitudes, in order to generate love, compassion, understanding and wisdom. In plain, accessible language, it gives instructions for two meditation practices--lo-jong and tonglen meditation that release anger and negative emotions and increase our ability to act with kindness.
A follow-up to the bestseller The Dalai Lama's Book of Wisdom this book should have wide appeal to all those seeking more happiness and peace.
About the Author
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, is the head of state and spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He was born Lhamo Dhondrub on 6 July 1935, in a small village called Taktser in northeastern Tibet. Born to a peasant family, His Holiness was recognized at the age of two, in accordance with Tibetan tradition, as the reincarnation of his predecessor the 13th Dalai Lama, and thus an incarnation Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of Compassion.
He began his education at the age of six and completed the Geshe Lharampa Degree (Doctorate of Buddhist Philosophy) when he was 25 in 1959. He assumed political power and due to his continued efforts to bring about world peace, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 and won worldwide praise for his devotion to a non-violent liberation of Tibet.
His Holiness follows the life of Buddhist monk, in his small cottage in Dharamsala, India. He rises at 4am to meditate, before attending administrative meetings, private audiences and religious teachings and ceremonies. He has written many books on Buddhism, including Transforming the Mind, The Four Noble Truths, The Art of Happiness and A Simple Path.