The End of Suffering and the Discovery of Happiness: The Path of Tibetan Buddhism. His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (970 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1848509340 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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In this insightful volume, not only does His Holiness describe what religion can contribute to mankind, but he also accentuates the significance of truly practising religion and understanding what it is that mankind really needs. This new title offers an easily accessible and illuminating glimpse into the core of Tibetan Buddhism.. Familiar for his ever-smiling face and his message of love, compassion and peace, he explains the three turnings of the wheel of dharma; the purpose and the means of generating the mind of enlightenment; and, the twelve links of dependent arising, among other things. This book presents a clear and straightforward road map to how we might end our experience of suffering and discover happiness, drawn by the most celebrated spiritual master of Tibetan Buddhism: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
In 1989, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his distinguished writings and his leadership in the solution of international conflicts, human rights issues, and global environmental problems. A charismatic figure and noted public speaker, His Holiness is the first Dalai Lama to travel to the West. There, he has helped spread Buddhism and promote the concepts of universal responsibility, secular ethics, and religious harmony. Born on July 6, 1935, he was the 5th of 16 children from a farming family in the Tibetan province of Amdo. After the collapse of the Tibetan resistance movement in 1959, the Dalai Lama fled to India, where he was active in establishing the Central Tibetan Administration (the Tibetan government in exile) and in see
A charismatic figure and noted public speaker, His Holiness is the first Dalai Lama to travel to the West. There, he has helped spread Buddhism and promote the concepts of universal responsibility, secular ethics, and religious harmony. Born on July 6, 1935, he was the 5th of 16 children from a farming family in the Tibetan province of Amdo. At the age of 15, he was enthroned
"The End of Suffering and The Discovery of Happiness" according to Frank Ra - Author of "BioHarmonizing". I read several books by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, including the The Art of Happiness and The Universe in a Single Atom. Attended his live-teachings in France and Germany, watched several symposia of the Mind and Life Institute, etc. And strongly recommend to read "The End of Suffering and The Discovery of Happiness: The Path of Tibetan Buddhism" i. "Dense but well worth the effort" according to Molly Gordon. The End of Suffering and the Discovery of Happiness by His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the first book I've had the privilege of reviewing for Hay House. The first of the six chapters, drawn from various essays by His Holiness, is the frame for the rest. This chapter, "What Can Religion Contribute to Mankind," addresses the fundamental human problem: t. "Clear and concise insight to realizing our attraction to sources of suffering" according to David W. Lowell. I appreciate the honor of reading a book written by His Holiness, the 1Clear and concise insight to realizing our attraction to sources of suffering David W. Lowell I appreciate the honor of reading a book written by His Holiness, the 14th Dali Lama. This book attempts to break down into simple language some rather complex concepts such as emptiness in everything, and it does so in a clear and concise manner. As Westerners it can be difficult to think of everything as being empty without approaching a nihilistic. th Dali Lama. This book attempts to break down into simple language some rather complex concepts such as emptiness in everything, and it does so in a clear and concise manner. As Westerners it can be difficult to think of everything as being empty without approaching a nihilistic