Transforming Adversity into Joy and Courage
An Explanation of the Thirty-Seven Practices of BodhisattvasAn inspiring commentary on The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas by Khensur Jampa Tegchok. Clear instruction on developing love, compassion, and a correct view of emptiness.
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An extraordinary guide for developing our ability to be happy and benefit others, this commentary on The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas by Gyelsay Togmay Zangpo (1295-1369) is studied by followers of all schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
This commentary by former Sera Jey abbot Khensur Jampa Tegchok, edited by Venerable Thubten Chodron, clearly explains the popular practice of exchanging oneself with others so as to develop love and compassion for all living beings. It lays open the methods for doing stabilizing and analytical meditations, and offers an in-depth discussion on the nature of emptiness.
All the essentials are here for transforming our attitudes and developing courage and joy.
Originally published as Transforming the Heart: The Buddhist Way to Joy and Courage.
The story behind the book
Venerable Chodron reads an excerpt
Related materials
- “Transforming adversity,” a talk given at the Buddhist Library, Singapore
- “Transforming depression and anxiety,” the first of two talks given at Langri Tangpa Centre, Brisbane, Australia
- “Joy and courage,” the second of two talks given at Langri Tangpa Centre, Brisbane, Australia
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