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The Dalai Lama explains the principles of meditation in a practice-oriented format especially suited to Westerners. Based upon the middle section of the Bhavanakrama by Kamalashila—a translation of which is included—this is the most extensive commentary given by the Dalai Lama on this concise but important meditation handbook. It is a favorite text of the Dalai Lama, and he often takes the opportunity to give teachings on it to audiences throughout the world. In his words, “This text can be like a key that opens the door to all other major Buddhist scriptures.” Topics include the nature of mind, how to develop compassion and loving-kindness, calm abiding wisdom, and how to establish a union of calm abiding and special insight.
H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama

H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama

Author Bio

His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama is considered the foremost Buddhist leader of our time. The exiled spiritual head of the Tibetan people, he is a Nobel Peace Laureate, a Congressional Gold Medal recipient, and a remarkable teacher and scholar who has authored over one hundred books.

Praise for the book

Bloomsbury Review

“A feast of a book and as comprehensive and readable an introduction to the nature and scope of Buddhism’s living wisdom as can be found.”

“With characteristic warmth and lucidity, the Dalai Lama’s reflections bring alive this classic synopsis of Mahayana Buddhism in a way that will inspire and inform anyone who seeks to practice the Dharma today.”

“Stages of Meditation is a wise, wonderful, and profound book.”

Shambhala Sun (now Lion's Roar)

“A rigorous treatment of a single pithy source text, this faithful rendering from Tibetan was more than ten years in the making.”

Midwest Book Review

“A must read for followers of the Dalai Lama and an unquestionably worthy addition to Buddhist studies reading lists and reference collections.”

Journal of Asian Studies

“As always the Dalai Lama’s warmth and his ability to adjust the level of his commentary to his audience are in evidence.”

Author: H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama

Stages of Meditation: The Buddhist Classic on Training the Mind

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