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Buddhism in the Tibetan Tradition: A Guide

By Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
1984
ISBN
0415442915, 9780415442916, 0415460999, 9780415460996, 9781134542598, 0710202423
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2437884 bytes)
Series
RLE Buddhism 5
Pages
\145
Time added
2021-10-06 22:01:23

Description

A clear and straightforward introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, this book presents the basic teachings of Buddha in a way that people can readily comprehend and put into practice in their daily lives. Topics such as reincarnation, actions and their effects, emptiness, liberation and enlightenment are discussed. Designed primarily for those coming to the subject for the first time, the book also offers new insights for the more advanced student of Tibetan Buddhism. Cover Title page Copyright page Table of Contents ILLUSTRATIONS Editors' Introduction CHAPTER 1 What is Dharma? CHAPTER 2 The Good Heart CHAPTER 3 Impermanence CHAPTER 4 Reincarnation CHAPTER 5 Actions and their Effects CHAPTER 6 What is Mind? CHAPTER 7 The Development of the Six Consciousnesses CHAPTER 8 The Functions of Mind CHAPTER 9 Equanimity CHAPTER 10 Love CHAPTER 11 Compassion CHAPTER 12 The Altruistic Mind of Enlightenment CHAPTER 13 Emptiness CHAPTER 14 Introduction to Vajrayana Glossary

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