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Book

An introduction to Buddhism

Call Number

  • 294.342 B9169.3 (CEN, EAS, OSH)

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Publication Information

Boulder : Shambhala, 2018

Physical Description

viii, 124 pages ; 22 cm.

Uniform Title

Lighting the way

Summary

Speaking to an audience of Western students, the Dalai Lama shows us how to apply basic Buddhist principles to our day-to-day lives. Starting with the very foundation of Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths, he provides the framework for understanding the Buddha's first teachings on suffering, happiness, and peace. He follows with commentary on two of Buddhism's most profound texts: The Eight Verses on Training the Mind and Atisha's Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment. He invites us all to develop innermost awareness, a proper understanding of the nature of reality, and heartfelt compassion for all beings. -- adapted from back cover

Notes

"This book was previously published under the title Lighting the Way."

Contents

  • Principles of Buddhism : the Four Noble Truths
  • Teachings on the Eight verses on training the mind
  • Atisha's Lamp for the path to enlightenment.

Subjects

Added Authors

Thupten Jinpa