Library of Wisdom and Compassion
Teachings on His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s commentary on the stages of the path for a Western audience.
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Volume 1 Approaching the Buddhist Path
A framework for the modern reader starting with the universal human wish for happiness and the nature of the mind.
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Volume 2 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice
Teachings on the four seals, reliable cognition, relating to a spiritual mentor, dying and rebirth, and karma.
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Volume 3 Samsara, Nirvana, and Buddha Nature
Teachings on duhkha, the determination to be free of samsara, and the mind as the basis for samsara and nirvana.
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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps
Teachings on refuge in the Three Jewels and the Three Higher Trainings.
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Volume 5 In Praise of Great Compassion
How to cultivate great compassion and bodhicitta.
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Volume 6 Courageous Compassion
Exploring bodhisattvas’ activities across multiple Buddhist traditions.
VIEW CATEGORYVolume 7 Searching for the Self
Teachings on emptiness, the Middle Way view, and the higher training in wisdom from the perspective of the Pali tradi...
VIEW CATEGORYVolume 8 Realizing the Profound View
The analysis and meditations necessary to realize the ultimate nature of reality.
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Reviewing the second half of chapter 5, covering Tibetan Monastics and Institutions and Challenges for…
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Reviewing the value and intent of monastic life, from Chapter 5.
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Reviewing the second half of Chapter 4, covering benefits of keeping Pratimoksha vows, avoiding intoxicants,…
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Questioning why we engage in ethical conduct, and reviewing the first three sections in Chapter…
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Explaining the six essential conditions necessary for developing serenity in retreat, drawing from Indian and…
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Covering a descriptive definition of serenity, and explaining some of the many benefits of developing…
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Explaining the beautiful prayer on monastic discipline written by His Holiness the Dalia Lama in…
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