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Publication
Wisdom Publications (1995), 224 pages
Description
With characteristic humility, His Holiness the Dalai Lama begins this landmark survey of the entire Buddhist path by saying, "I think an overview of Tibetan Buddhism for the purpose of providing a comprehensive framework of the path may prove helpful in deepening your understanding and practice." In this book, the Dalai Lama delivers a presentation that is both concise and profound, accessible and engaging. As readers explore Tibetan Buddhism more fully than ever before, they will find in His Holiness a great friend and authority.
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LibraryThing member Bidwell-Glaze
I must point out that I am personally opposed to the concept of universal reincarnation such as used in Buddhism and the new age religions. All that I was trying to gain through reading The World of Tibetan Buddhism by the Dalai Lama is an understanding of that religion and a basis for seeing haw
“I sometimes remark that all Buddhist thought and practice can be condensed into the following two principles: (1) adopting a world view that perceives the interdependent nature of phenomena, that is, the dependently originated nature of all things and events, and (2) based on that, leading a non-violent and non-harming way of life.”
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the ways of Buddhist thought and practice can enrich this world. Coming from my own beliefs, the most radical, yet most moving beliefs are those on page 16. The rest is commentary. Useful commentary. Yet my review stands on that quotation. “I sometimes remark that all Buddhist thought and practice can be condensed into the following two principles: (1) adopting a world view that perceives the interdependent nature of phenomena, that is, the dependently originated nature of all things and events, and (2) based on that, leading a non-violent and non-harming way of life.”
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LibraryThing member electrascaife
Essentially a transcript of a workshop the Dalai Lama gave on some of the basic tenants of Buddhism.
There's a fair amount of repetition from other of his works, so I didn't get much that's new out of this one. Still, a nice refresher.
There's a fair amount of repetition from other of his works, so I didn't get much that's new out of this one. Still, a nice refresher.
Original publication date
1995
ISBN
0861710975 / 9780861710973
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Call number
DAL-105
Pages
224