Stages of Meditation : The Buddhist Classic on Training the Mind (9781611806823)

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.

Product details

• Format Paperback | 224 pages
• Dimensions 140 x 216 x 15.24mm | 204.12g
• Publication date 19 Feb 2019
• Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc
• Publication City/Country Boston, United States
• Language English, Sanskrit, Tibetan
• ISBN10 1611806828
• ISBN13 9781611806823
• Bestsellers rank 50,690

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