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The Great Path of Awakening: The Classic Guide to Lojong, a Tibetan Buddhist Practice for Cultivating the Heart of Compassion
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Great Path of Awakening: The Classic Guide to Lojong, a Tibetan Buddhist Practice for Cultivating the Heart of Compassion
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Jamgon Kongtrul
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Translated by Ken McLeod
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:112 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 153 |
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| Category/Genre | Buddhism |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781590302149
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| Classifications | Dewey:294.344 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Shambhala Publications Inc
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| Imprint |
Shambhala Publications Inc
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| Publication Date |
12 April 2005 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Compassion is a central teaching of Buddhism, and this book offers one of the most well-known and direct approaches to developing compassion. It is a timeless classic on how to be loving, courageous and wise in the midst of everyday life. The practice of lojong (training the mind) has become increasingly popular in recent years and is now reaching a wide audience.
Author Biography
Jamg n Kongtr l (1813_x0096_1899) was a versatile and prolific scholar. He has been characterized as a "Tibetan Leonardo" because of his significant contributions to religion, education, medicine, and politics.
Reviews"Jamgon Kongtrul's commentary on the slogans is one of the best books I studied. I was relieved that Buddhism was so simple. You can just follow the book and do as it says, which is extraordinarily powerful and such a relief."-Choegyam Trungpa
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