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On the Path to Enlightenment: Heart Advice from the Great Tibetan Masters

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title On the Path to Enlightenment: Heart Advice from the Great Tibetan Masters
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Matthieu Ricard
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:384
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 153
Category/GenreTibetan Buddhism
ISBN/Barcode 9781611800395
ClassificationsDewey:294.3923
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc
Imprint Shambhala Publications Inc
Publication Date 25 June 2013
Publication Country United States

Description

This anthology reflects the different stages of the spiritual journey in the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, as told through a dynamic selection of teachings from the great masters of all times. Best-selling author Matthieu Ricard was inspired to put together this compilation by a meeting he had with the Tibetan spiritual master Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, who told the author, "When one realizes the depth of view of the various schools of Tibetan Buddhism and we see also that they all lead to the same goal without contradicting each other, we see that only ignorance can lead us to adopt a sectarian view." With that in mind, Ricard has gathered pith teachings from the masters of all times and traditions to illuminate the path- the view, meditation, and action. The book is broken into four sections- Turning the mind to the path The foundations of the practice The path Removing obstacles Each of these is broken down into parts;for example, taking refuge, the six perfections, deepening the practice as taught by a vast array of meditation masters from every tradition.

Author Biography

Matthieu Ricard is a former scientist who gave up that life to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk. He is the Dalai Lama's interpreter in French, has translated numerous Buddhist texts, and is the author of The Quantum and the Lotus, Journey to Enlightenment, and, with Jean-Francois Revel, The Monk and the Philosopher.