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PEARL OF WISDOM BOOK I
by Venerable Thubten Chodron
First published in 1988 by
Amitabha
Buddhist Centre, Singapore
ISBN 981-00-0558-X
Now published by Sravasti
Abbey, USA. 5th Edition (Revised), 2004
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This book is a compilation of
prayers and practices that are commonly taught to people
beginning to study and practise Buddhism of the Tibetan
tradition. These prayers and practices are designed to
elevate our mind by directing our thoughts toward loftier
subjects such as the determination to be free from all
problems, the heart dedicated to attaining enlightenment
for the benefit of all beings, and the wisdom realising
things as they are. Since our mind, with its various thoughts
and emotions, creates and determines what we experience
in life, directing it toward realistic and worthwhile
subjects is extremely beneficial. Using Pearl
of Wisdom, Book I as a
basis, and complementing it with instruction from a qualified
teacher, one can do this.
Contents:
- Introduction
- Homage
to Shakyamuni Buddha
- Heart
of Wisdom Sutra
- Purifying
Interferences
- Homage
to Manjushri
- Mandala
Offering
- Morning
Prayers
- Meditation
on the Buddha
- Extensive
Offerings
- Abbreviated
Recitations
- The
Foundation of All Good Qualities
- The
Three Principal Aspects of the Path
- Purification
Practices
- The Bodhisattvas' Confession
of Moral Downfalls
- General Confession
- Dedication
Verses
- Dedication
from
Guide to a Bodhisattva's Way of Life
- Dedication
for a Meaningful Life
- Offering
Food
- The
Eight Mahayana Precepts Ceremony
- Practicing
Dharma in Daily Life
- The
Six Preparatory Practices
- Meditations
on the Gradual Path to Enlightenment
- Guidelines
for the Practice of Refuge
- A Note on the Translation
- Notes
- Appendix: The Names of the Seven
Medicine Buddhas
[Order
from Snow Lion]
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