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Becoming enlightened
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The renowned spiritual leader outlines an accessible approach to the pursuit of enlightenment that draws on traditional Buddhist meditative practices, in a guide that covers such topics as embracin...
The renowned spiritual leader outlines an accessible approach to the pursuit of enlightenment that draws on traditional Buddhist meditative practices, in a guide that covers such topics as embracing a positive attitude and overcoming suffering.
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- Creator
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama ; translated and edited by Jeffrey Hopkins
- Format
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- Language
- English
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- Publication
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- First Atria Books hardcover edition
- New York : Atria Books, 2009
- Physical Details
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- x, 256 pages ; 22 cm
- ISBNs
- 1416565833, 9781416565833
- OCLC
- ocn232979184
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-256).
- A book about enlightenment -- Comparing religions -- The Buddhist framework -- Practicing Buddhism -- Knowing the qualifications of a teacher -- Buddhism in India and Tibet -- Recognizing our fortunate situation -- Knowing you will die -- Thinking about future lives -- Identifying the refuge -- Karma -- Seeing the problem and the cure --; The implications of impermanence -- Altruism -- Engendering great compassion -- Switching self and other -- Viewing reality -- The way to analyze -- Buddhahood -- Reviewing the steps