The Essential Dalai Lama: His Important Teachings

by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Other authorsRajiv Mehrotra (Editor)
Paperback, 2005

Collection

General & Beginners

Status

Available

Call number

DAL-139

Publication

Hodder Mobius (2005), 272 pages

Tags

General & Beginners, HHDL

Description

"[This book] contains applications of the principles of ancient Buddhist thought to contemporary issues, all expressed in the Dalai Lama's uniquely compelling voice. Covering topics such as the quest for human happiness, foundations of Buddhism, Karma, focusing the mind, ethics and society, the Buddhist perspective on the teachings of Jesus, and much more, [this book] will be [a] compilation for anyone who wishes to have one source for the Dalai Lama's teachings or who seeks an introduction to the philosophy and practice of Buddhism" -Dust jacket.

User reviews

LibraryThing member mikewick
At points touching on topics out of my reach (tantric meditations on deities is a little beyond me at this point) but nevertheless a wonderful compilation of teachings by the Dalai Lama. Some chapters are taken from books, others from public teachings, but all show off the depth of compassion
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 through his teachings.
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ISBN

0340834951 / 9780340834954

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DAL-139

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½ (18 ratings; 3.9)

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272

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