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This book contains the essential guide to some of the central Buddhist teachings based on the recent UK lectures by his holiness.
This volume includes:-
'The Four Noble truths', one of the most central tenets of Tibetan Buddhism.
The need to balance spiritual and material values.
'Compassion, the Basis for Human Happiness'
• The two films on the Dalai Lama due out in 1998 will promote an even greater interest in the Tibetan tradition.
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All Buddhist practice is for the purpose of working to become free of the basic problem of suffering, and it's all based on the possibility of an inner transformation, the transformation of our perception, our view.
If we can let go of the state of mind which is always in turmoil, always either running away from something or running after something, we can find fearlessness, liberation and peace.
The teaching on the four noble truths is the basis...
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"The Four Noble Truths of Love" by Susan Piver offers a revolutionary perspective on love by applying Buddhist wisdom to modern relationships. This audiobook summary distills the essence of Piver's teachings into a concise, engaging listen that captures the key takeaways and insights. By focusing on the core principles and eliminating unnecessary details, we ensure you can absorb and apply the book's lessons in a fraction of the time, saving you hours...
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viii, 124 pages ; 22 cm.
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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...
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139 pages ; 21 cm
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Describes how to experience joy in spite of the unique challenges of today's world, drawing on the Buddha's teachings of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to Enlightenment to reveal how to focus on positive aspects of painful experiences.
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47 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm.
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"Meeting someone with a different belief than your own can be confusing. When Daniel meets Ashoka, he not only meets his first Buddhist, but gets the chance to learn about Buddhist beliefs, prayers, and shrines. Follow along as Daniel learns all about the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths. Find out about reincarnation, karma, and meditation, as well as mantras and Dharma wheels. Will Daniel and his new Buddhist friend have anything in common?"--Back...
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