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A Profound Mind

Cultivating Wisdom in Everyday Life

by Dalai Lama
Nicholas Vreeland
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For the first time for general readers, the Dalai Lama presents a comprehensive overview of the most important teaching of Buddhism.
 
Perhaps the main difference between Buddhism and other religions is its understanding of our core identity.  The existence of the soul or self, which is central in different ways to Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, is actually denied in Buddhism.  Even further, belief in a “self” is seen as the main source of our difficulties in life.  Yet a true understanding of this teaching does not lead one to a despairing, cynical worldview with a sense that life has no meaning—Far from it, a genuine understanding leads to authentic happiness for an individual and the greatest source of compassion for others.
 
In 2003 and in 2007, the Dalai Lama was invited to New York to give a series of talks on the essential Buddhist view of selflessness. This new book, the result of those talks, is now offered to help broaden awareness of this essential doctrine and its usefulness in living a more meaningful and happy life.
 
While the Dalai Lama offers a full presentation of his teachings on these key philosophical points for contemplation, he also shows readers how to bring these teachings actively into their own lives with recommendations for a personal practice.  It is only by actually living these teachings that we allow them to bring about a genuine transformation in our perception of ourselves and our lives
 
A Profound Mind offers important wisdom for those committed to bringing about change in the world through developing their own spiritual capabilities, whether they are Buddhists or not.

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    September 27, 2011

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      • ISBN: 9780307952448

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      • ISBN: 9780307952448
      • File size: 2244 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      October 1, 2011

      The Dalai Lama (In My Own Words) is one of the most respected spiritual leaders and popular authors of our time. His industry--and the industry of those around him who place his ideas and writings before the reading public--is admirable, to say the least. This volume contains carefully edited versions of several talks the Dalai Lama gave between 2003 and 2007 on the Buddhist doctrine of selflessness, especially as seen in several ancient texts. These addresses are fascinating but not for the beginner--here, the Dalai Lama speaks as a Buddhist to other Buddhists. VERDICT This volume, for all its rather scholarly approach, perhaps suggests the Dalai Lama at his most sincere. Recommended for convinced and experienced Buddhists and larger religious libraries. With an afterword by Richard Gere. [See Prepub Alert, 4/25/11.]

      Copyright 2011 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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