How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life by His Holiness the Dalai Lama (En

Description: How to Practice by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, PH D. Jeffrey Hopkins His Holiness the Dalai Lama--Nobel Peace Prize winner and "New York Times" bestselling author--guides readers on a revitalizing journey toward wholeness in this wonderfully lyrical and practical volume. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As human beings, we all share the desire for happiness and meaning in our lives. According to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the ability to find true fulfillment lies within each of us. In this very special book, the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet, Nobel Prize winner, and bestselling author helps readers embark upon the path to enlightenment with a stunning illumination of the timeless wisdom and an easy-access reference for daily practice. Divided into a series of distinct steps that will lead spiritual seekers toward enlightenment, How to Practice is a constant companion in the quest to practice morality, meditation, and wisdom. This accessible book will guide you toward opening your heart, refraining from doing harm, and maintiaining mentaltranquility as the Dalai Lama shows you how to overcome everyday obstacles, from feelings of anger and mistrust to jealousy, insecurity, and counterproductive thinking. Imbued with His Holiness vivacious spirit and sense of playfulness, How to Practice offers sage and practical insight into the human psyche and into the deepest aspirations that bind us all together. Author Biography Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He frequently describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. Born in northeastern Tibet in 1935, he was as a toddler recognized as the incarnation of the Thirteenth Dalai Lama and brought to Tibets capital, Lhasa. In 1950, Mao Zedongs Communist forces made their first incursions into eastern Tibet, shortly after which the young Dalai Lama assumed the political leadership of his country. He passed his scholastic examinations with honors at the Great Prayer Festival in Lhasa in 1959, the same year Chinese forces occupied the city, forcing His Holiness to escape to India. There he set up the Tibetan government-in-exile in Dharamsala, working to secure the welfare of the more than 100,000 Tibetan exiles and prevent the destruction of Tibetan culture. In his capacity as a spiritual and political leader, he has traveled to more than sixty-two countries on six continents and met with presidents, popes, and leading scientists to foster dialogue and create a better world. In recognition of his tireless work for the nonviolent liberation of Tibet, the Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. In 2012, he relinquished political authority in his exile government and turned it over to democratically elected representatives. His Holiness frequently states that his life is guided by three major commitments: the promotion of basic human values or secular ethics in the interest of human happiness, the fostering of interreligious harmony, and securing the welfare of the Tibetan people, focusing on the survival of their identity, culture, and religion. As a superior scholar trained in the classical texts of the Nalanda tradition of Indian Buddhism, he is able to distill the central tenets of Buddhist philosophy in clear and inspiring language, his gift for pedagogy imbued with his infectious joy. Connecting scientists with Buddhist scholars, he helps unite contemplative and modern modes of investigation, bringing ancient tools and insights to bear on the acute problems facing the contemporary world. His efforts to foster dialogue among leaders of the worlds faiths envision a future where people of different beliefs can share the planet in harmony. Wisdom Publications is proud to be the premier publisher of the Dalai Lamas more serious and in-depth works. Jeffrey Hopkins, Ph.D., served for a decade as the interpreter for the Dalai Lama. A Buddhist scholar and the author of more than thirty-five books and translations, he is emeritus professor of Tibetan and Buddhist studies at the University of Virginia, where he founded the largest academic program of Tibetan Buddhist studies in the West. Table of Contents Contents Foreword by Jeffrey Hopkins, Ph.D.viiIntroduction: The Need for Peace and KindnessI. THE BASICS1. Three Ways to PracticeII. PRACTICING MORALITY2. Identifying the Scope of Suffering3. Discovering How Trouble Starts and Stops4. Refraining from Harm5. Extending Help6. Aspiring to EnlightenmentIII. PRACTICING CONCENTRATED MEDITATION7. Focusing the MindIV. PRACTICING WISDOM8. Examining How Beings and Things Exist9. The Middle Way10. Mind and the Deep Nature of MindV. TANTRA11. Deity YogaVI. STEPS ALONG THE WAY12. Overview of the Path to EnlightenmentSelected Readings Long Description As human beings, we all share the desire for happiness and meaning in our lives. According to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the ability to find true fulfillment lies within each of us. In this very special book, the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet, Nobel Prize winner, and bestselling author helps readers embark upon the path to enlightenment with a stunning illumination of the timeless wisdom and an easy-access reference for daily practice.Divided into a series of distinct steps that will lead spiritual seekerstoward enlightenment,How to Practiceis a constant companion in the quest to practice morality, meditation, and wisdom. This accessible book will guide you toward opening your heart, refraining from doing harm, and maintiaining mentaltranquility as the Dalai Lama shows you how to overcome everyday obstacles, from feelings of anger and mistrust to jealousy, insecurity, and counterproductive thinking. Imbued with His Holiness vivacious spirit and sense of playfulness,How to Practiceoffers sage and practical insight into the human psyche and into the deepest aspirations that bind us all together. Details ISBN0743453360 Short Title HT PRAC Pages 240 Publisher Atria Books Language English ISBN-10 0743453360 ISBN-13 9780743453363 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2003 Subtitle The Way to a Meaningful Life DOI 10.1604/9780743453363 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2003-08-19 NZ Release Date 2003-08-19 US Release Date 2003-08-19 UK Release Date 2003-08-19 Translator Jeffrey Hopkins Author PH D. Jeffrey Hopkins Publication Date 2003-08-19 Imprint Atria Books Edited by Jeffrey Hopkins DEWEY 294.3923 Audience General Series Timeless Wisdom, Spiritual Inspiration We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8580103;

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