Transforming Adversity into
Joy and Courage is a practical
and inspiring guide for developing our ability to be happy
and benefit others. It is a commentary on The
Thirty-seven Practices of Bodhisattvas
by Gyalsay Togme Sangpo. Studied by monastics and followers
of all schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the root text gives,
in 37 short verses, the essential practices leading to
enlightenment.
In the late 1980s, Geshe Jampa
Tegchok gave this extraordinary commentary on
The Thirty-seven Practices of Bodhisattvas.
He clearly explains the exchanging oneself with others
meditation for developing love and compassion for all
living beings. He lays open the methods for doing glance,
stabilizing, and analytical meditation and offers an in-depth
discussion of the nature of emptiness -- all the essentials
are here for transforming our attitudes and developing
courage and joy.
Contents:
Preface
Introduction: The Buddhist World
View by Thubten Chodron
- Setting the Stage
- Freedom and Fortune
- Listening, Thinking, and Meditating
- Creating a Conducive Environment
- Being Mindful of Impermanence
- Spiritual Friends
- Refuge: A Safe Direction
- Creating Causes, Experiencing
Results
- The Four Noble Truths
- Generating the Altruistic Intention
- Courageous Compassion
- Transforming Unfavorable Circumstances
into the Path
- Meditation on Emptiness
- The Bodhisattvas' Trainings
The Root Text
Outline of The Thirty-seven Practices of Bodhisattvas
Glossary
Suggested Reading
[Click here for the audio recording of Ven. Chodron's commentary on the 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas as well as other thought transformation teachings.]
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