Books by HH Dalai Lama

HOW TO PRACTICE

£ 7.99

The Way to a Meaningful Life

New edition. As human beings we possess one common desire: the need for happiness and a meaningful life. Imbued with the Dalai Lama's vivacious spirit and sense of playfulness, this book offers guidance for developing a daily practice in the quest to find true fulfilment.

"If you show other people kindness, love and respect, other people will also show you the same. This will give you more happiness. If you show other people anger and hatred, other people will also show the same, and you will lose your own happiness. Anger diminishes our thinking power - we cannot judge right and wrong. The power of judgment, of analysis, is one of the best human qualities. If that is lost, it is very sad. Still, sometimes when we face certain circumstances, it is necessary to react strongly, but this can be done without anger...When I say "brothers and sisters", I really feel that all beings are no different from my own brothers and sisters in wanting happiness and not wanting suffering." The Dalai Lama.

BUDDHA HEART, BUDDHA MIND

£ 14.95

Living the Four Noble Truths

This book contains eight talks given by the Dalai Lama in France at Institut Karma Ling in 1997, in which he expounded particularly on the Four Noble Truths of the Buddha.

All Buddhist traditions are rooted in this first enunciation of the teaching of the Buddha, which speaks about the reality of suffering, its origin, the opportunity for every person to be healed of suffering, and the practical path to free oneself and others. With wisdom and insight, the Dalai Lama revisits these fundamental truths of Buddhism, and shows us their universal value. His commentary, at once traditional and daring, both rational and mystical, ever centred on experience, gives us reason to understand why he is called "Ocean of Wisdom". The Dalai Lama answers our concerns about the source of our anxieties, our limitations, the problem of death, and the deepest responsibilities of our lives.

FLASH OF LIGHTNING IN THE DARK OF NIGHT

£ 10.99

A Guide To The Bodhisattva's Way of Life

His Holiness presents here a detailed manual of practical philosophy based on the Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva. He explains and amplifies the text verse by verse, alluding throughout to the experience of daily life and showing how anyone can develop bodhichitta, the altruistic wish for happiness for the sake of others.

Compassion is the guiding principle of the bodhisattvas and to this end, they must renounce all self-centred goals and consider only the well-being of others. The bodhisattvas enemies are the ego, passion, and hatred; their weapons are generosity, patience, perseverence and wisdom. Taken from a commentary given by the Dalai Lama in the Dordogne, France in 1991 this book will surely become a standard work for all those who wish to make the bodhisattva ideal a living experience.

"Just like the great Indian master Shantideva, the Dalai Lama talks about human nature in simple and moving terms. He urges us to develop the potential we all have for love and kindness. Appealing to our everyday experience, he shows us how to become good hearted peeople and give our lives direction and meaning."Tulku Pema Wangyal.

DZOGCHEN

£ 12.95

Heart Essence of the Great Perfection [Paperback]

These teachings on Dzogchen, the heart essence of the ancient Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, were given by the Dalai Lama to Western students in Paris, London, Helsinki and San Jose. Exploring this esoteric subject in print for the first time, His Holiness offers the reader an unprecedented glimpse into this pinnacle of the Buddhist vehicles.

Paying tribute to the uniqueness of Dzogchen, the Dalai Lama sets it within the wider spectrum of Tibetan Buddhism as a whole. He explains the essence of Dzogchen practice and addresses questions such as the special features of dzogchen and what are the crucial principles of the other Buddhist paths which a dzogchen practitioner should know. This is a book of uncommon richness.

"His Holiness the Dalai Lama brings to his explanation of Dzogchen a perspective and breadth which are unique... to receive such teachings from His Holiness is, I feel, something quite extraordinary." Sogyal Rinpoche.

"For our time, His Holiness the Dalai Lama embodies the completely pure essence of the Buddha's wisdom and limitless compassion for all beings. His knowledge of the teachings of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism in general, and the Dzogchen teachings in particular, is impeccable. His deep understanding and generosity of spirit make him an unerring and reliable guide through the subtleties of the profound vehicle of Tibetan Buddhist practice known as Dzogchen." Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.

Mind in Comfort and Ease

£ 14.99

The Vision of Enlightenment in the Great Perfection

In these special teachings given to an audience of 10,000 in France in 2000, the Dalai Lama gave a brilliant overview of the path from the Dzogchen point of view, based on the classic Nyingma text Samten Ngalso by Longchenpa, from the Trilogy on Finding Comfort and Ease in Meditation on the Great Perfection (or Kindly Bent to Ease Us).

"Like an expert jeweller the Dalai Lama set the teaching of Dzogchen within the context of the other traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, highlighting their parallels and their uncommon ultimate aim of realizing the clear light nature of the mind." Sogyal Rinpoche.

"One of the absolutely best and richest books on meditation practice that I have ever read, offered by His Holiness with remarkable precision and clarity, and with astonishing humility and candor. This book has it all." Jon Kabat-Zinn.

"Tibetan Buddhism's sublime science of consciousness finds lucid expression in the teachings on the Great Perfection. In this book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama draws on his vast learning and insight to reveal both the meaning of the Great Perfection and its place within Buddhism as a whole. This beautifully translated book is a treasure, of great value to all who are interested in fathoming the secrets and possibilities of the mind." B.Alan Wallace.

"All who wish to be at ease in the awakened, boundless, sublime nature of their own mind - Buddhahood - should read this book." Tulku Thondup.

The Dalai Lama's Book of Wisdom (ref..B107) Click Here

£ 6.99

'True compassion is universal in scope. It is accompanied by a feeling of responsibility'

This extraordinary collection give us access to the universal wisdom expressed in the Dalai Lama's teachings. With poignant simplicity His Holiness offers his perspectives on such enduring themes as peace, love, religion, justice and human rights, as well as the social issues of poverty, cultural discrimination and the destruction of the environment.

Paperback; 257 pages

Freedom In Exile (ref..B101) Click Here

£ 9.99

The Dalai Lama describes what it was like to grow up revered as a deity among his people, reveals his innermost feelings about his role and discusses the mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism. He recounts the struggle for independence from China and talks freely about world leaders he has known and how he sees the challenges faced by the Western world.

paperback; 234 pages.

Ancient Wisdom, Modern World - ethics for the New Millennium (ref..B102) Click Here

£ 6.99

In this volume, the Dalai Lama identifies universal ehtical principles that transcend individual religions. He shows us how individuals and societies can apply these principles to modern living to provide an ethical system that can help us lead happy, fulfilled and meaningful lives.

paperback; 246 pages.

The Good Heart (ref..B103) Click Here

£ 9.99

This book arose out of the John Main Seminar in 1994 which brought together Buddhists and Christians in friendly dialogue. HH Dalai Lama comments on eight key passages from the Gospels such as the Sermon on the Mount and the Resurrection. These commentaries and subsequent discussions show insight and respect for both the parallels and the differences between Christianity and Buddhism.

paperback; 307 pages.

Essential Teachings (ref..B104) Click Here

£ 9.99

In this small volume, HH Dalai Lama with great clarity distills the essence of the teachings of Buddhism into 37 practices. Through these practices we can cultivate bodhichitta, 'the mind of awakening'. Essential Teachings brings ancient texts to life in contempory situations and gives a brilliant insight to the mind of a wonderful teacher

paperback; 152 pages..

The Four Noble Truths (ref..B105) Click Here

£ 6.99

A valuable introduction to Buddhism. His Holiness the Dalai Lama describes the four Noble Truths which constitute the heart of Buddhism. These are the truths about suffering, the origin of suffering, the cessation of suffering, and the path leading to the cessation of suffering. The nature of compassion and how compassion arises from an understanding of the Four Noble Truths, are also explained.

Paperback; 165 pages.

The Power of Compassion (ref..B106) Click Here

£ 7.99

In this book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama explains the interdependence of all life, and how through compassion we can live well and help others do the same. He describes simply and clearly how to bring wisdom and compassion into our everyday lives.

Paperback; 215 pages.

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