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Author:

Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama XIV, 1935-

Title:

Becoming enlightened / His Holiness the Dalai Lama ; translated and edited by Jeffrey Hopkins.

Edition:

1st Atria Books hardcover ed.

Publisher:

Atria Books,

Copyright Date:

2009

Description:

x, 256 p. ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Enlightenment (Buddhism)
Spiritual life--Buddhism.
Buddhism--Prayers and devotions.

Other Authors:

Hopkins, Jeffrey.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-256).

Contents:

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.

Summary:

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.

ISBN:

9781416565833
1416565833

OCLC:

(OCoLC)232979184

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

HRPE845 -- Sioux Center Public Library (Sioux Center)

LGPB975 -- Sloan Public Library (Sloan)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)