The hundred verses of advice : Tibetan Buddhist teachings on what matters most

by Dilgo Khyentse

Paperback, 2006

Publication

Imprint: Boston & London : Shambhala, 2006, c2002. Context: Commentary on Padampa Sangye's Źal gdams Diṅ-ri bryga rtsa ma. Responsibility: Dilgo Khyentse (Rab-gsal-zla-ba, Dil-mgo Mkhyen-brtse) and Padampa Sangye (Pha Dam-pa-sang-rgyas) Physical: Text : 1 volume : xvii, 192 pages ; 21 cm. Features: Includes glossary, notes.

Call number

GT-B-Tb / Khyen

Barcode

BK-08517

ISBN

9781590303412

Collections

Your library, Adult Materials, The Great Traditions, New Arrivals

CSS Library Notes

Description: This commentary on Padampa Sangye's classic verses of advise to Tibetan villagers of Tingri--by renowned and beloved meditation master Dilgo Khyentse--offers guidance for people trying to lead a dharmic life in the workaday world. These hundred verses, studied for centuries by Tibetans and students of Buddhism, contain a complete survey of the Tibetan Buddhist path. Dilgo Khyentse's lively explication of each stanza brings to light subtleties and amplifies the richness of the words and their pertinence to our lives. These two venerable teachers advise us in relating to everyday difficulties such as loneliness, craving, family squabbles, competition in business, disagreements with neighbors, and betrayal by friends--as challenging to us as they have been to meditators for centuries. -- from publisher

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Physical description

xv, 192 p.; 21 cm

Description

"This commentary on Padampa Sangye's classic verses of advise to Tibetan villagers of Tingri-by renowned and beloved meditation master Dilgo Khyentse-offers guidance for people trying to lead a dharmic life in the workaday world. These hundred verses, studied for centuries by Tibetans and students of Buddhism, contain a complete survey of the Tibetan Buddhist path. Dilgo Khyentse's lively explication of each stanza brings to light subtleties and amplifies the richness of the words and their pertinence to our lives. These two venerable teachers advise us in relating to everyday difficulties such as loneliness, craving, family squabbles, competition in business, disagreements with neighbors, and betrayal by friends-as challenging to us as they have been to meditators for centuries."… (more)