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How To Practise: The Way to a Meaningful Life
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
How To Practise: The Way to a Meaningful Life
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Dalai Lama
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:240 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 126 |
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Category/Genre | Mind, Body and Spirit |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780712630306
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Classifications | Dewey:294.3 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Ebury Publishing
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Imprint |
Rider & Co
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Publication Date |
7 August 2003 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
A guide to the basic steps of enlightenment, demonstrating how to practise morality, meditation and wisdom, while simultaneously delving deeper into the Dalai Lama's more general teachings, his spirit and sense of humour. His Holiness provides guidance on mental calm, altruism and compassion, refraining from harm and focusing the mind. The book is intended for use as part of daily practice, is easy to understand and filled with anecdotes.
Author Biography
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibet. Today, he lives in exile in Northern India and works tirelessly on behalf of the Tibetan people, as well as travelling the world to give spiritual teachings to sell-out audiences. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.
Reviewsan inspirational primer on living a meaningful life * Publishing News * The Dalai Lama is the most influential person in the world * Time magazine * A symbol of serenity, a spiritual leader second only to the Pope * Independent * He draws crowds that no other spiritual leader or politician could hope to match...he seems to look at life in a different way to everyone else * The Times *
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