books by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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Homage to the Himalayas
"Harry N. Abrams, Inc."
, 2006
deeply moving photographs
I checked this book out of the library and fell in love with it. The landscapes have the quality of a dream, or a painting. I appreciated the photographer who would choose these sights to capture with the camera. The thumbnail index at the end was most interesting in ...
Making Waves and Riding the Currents: Activism and the Practice of Wisdom (BK Currents (Hardcover))
Charles Halpern
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
, 2008
Action Guided by Wisdom
From the beginning of this tale of Charles Halpern's remarkable accomplishments, it was obvious that he was an intelligent, effective individual with many skills. But competent doesn't necessarily mean wise. Fortunately for us readers, interwoven with the story of his ...
Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh
Helena Norberg-Hodge
Sierra Club Books
, 1992
Riches to Rags
The first half of *Ancient Futures* will delight and amaze you; the second half will break your heart. In the 1970s, the Ladakhis of Little Tibet were a happy people. They had a sustainable traditional economy based on trade and cooperation - not money. One person's ...
How to Expand Love: Widening the Circle of Loving Relationships
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Atria
, 2006
Words of Distilled Spiritual Wisdom
I am not a Buddhist but this book is definitely one of the finest books when one is searching for spiritual wisdom and life's guiding light. No, it is certainly not a religious book and meditations can be practiced outside of Buddhism. How to Expand Love by ...
Mind of Clear Light: Advice on Living Well and Dying Consciously
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Atria
, 2004
Excellent Book
This book is an excellent reading on the subject of life and death. I hope that when I am ready to leave this life that a loved one will read it to me as I go. It is beautiful like a warm spring morning.
In My Own Words: An Introduction to My Teachings and Philosophy
His Holiness, The Dalai Lama
Hay House
, 2008
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is celebrated as Buddhism’s preeminent spiritual master and teacher, embodying the highest aspirations of this rich tradition that is more than 2,500 years old. With both profundity and simplicity, he has carried the nuanced teachings of the Buddha to the far corners of the globe, and in the process has touched ...
Words of My Perfect Teacher, Revised Edition (Sacred Literature Series)
Patrul Rinpoche
Shambhala
, 1998
perfect for anyone wanting insight to Tibetan Buddhism
Great to teach about Tibetan Buddhism. A great starting point.
The Art Of Happiness: A Handbook For Living
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Simon & Schuster Audio
, 2000
Best Buddhism book for westerners and beginners
If you are unfamiliar with Buddhism, then this book is a good place to start. Also, if you believe fully in the scientific method, as I do, but are interested in Buddhism, then again, this is probably the best place to start. Instead of overwhelming you with a ...
How to See Yourself As You Really Are
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Atria
, 2007
Great for beginners or anyone
As a beginner in Buddhism, this was the first Buddhist book that I read. Before reading this, I had heard of many ways of Buddhist thought through small online writings, but His Holiness' 'How to See Yourself As You Really Are' truly helped me to gain a more ...
Genuine Happiness: Meditation as the Path to Fulfillment
B. Alan Wallace
Wiley
, 2005
more practice guide than academic discussion
I own several of Alan Wallace's books. I like them all. He presents information from a Western perspective, which I find easier to understand. Here there are specific meditation techniques presented in detail. You are encouraged to practice for a while at each ...
The Path to Tranquility: Daily Meditations
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Simon & Schuster Audio
, 2000
A reviewer's path
This reviewer finds that the product works quite well for reminding him about the spiritual side to life, but wishes the wisdom would continue for more than three CD's, as they seem a bit short. Repeating the albums works for some time, but the reviewer gets ...
Buddha Heart, Buddha Mind: Living the Four Noble Truths
His Holiness Dalai Lama
Crossroad General Interest
, 2001
Answers to basic sources of anxiety
Buddha Heart, Buddha Mind: Living The Four Noble Truths is a compilation of passages from lectures delivered the His Holiness, The Dalai Lama. As The Dalai Lama addresses such timeless issues as how personal suffering can be ended, how to become truly compassionate, ...
Ethics For The New Millennium
His Holiness the Dalai Lama,
Alexander Norman
Simon & Schuster Audio
, 1999
the Dalai Lama transcends factionalism, denominalism
(sorry in advance) anyone who isn't moved by the kindness & compassion; the hopeful sayings of HH the Dalai Lama is either too cynical or not in touch with the needs of our complex/complicated 'society'. His wisdom-compassion for all of humanity (and others), his lack ...
Stages of Meditation
Dalai Lama
,
Geshe Lobsang Jordhen
, ...
Snow Lion Publications
, 2001
A great book for appropriate readers
This book is aimed at those who already have the basic knowledge of Buddhism. Those who wish to know the basic of Buddhism should pick up What Buddhists Believe by K. Sri Dhammananda. Stages of Meditation is about the practice of the Madhyamika school of Buddhism. ...
The Life of Shabkar: The Autobiography of a Tibetan Yogin
Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangdrol
Snow Lion Publications
, 2001
Emaho! ("How marvelous!")
This is the splendid autobiography of Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangrol (1781-1851), a yogi who wandered far and wide expressing his realization, as a fully accomplished adept of the Great Completion (Dzogchen). From the Foreword by HH the Dalai Lama: "Regarded by many as ...
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