Talking Dharma Books
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One of the series of Talking Dharma Books, these cassettes present methods of training the mind. The aim is to guide the reader towards a universal compassion. Geshe Kelsang explains how all life situations can be transformed into opportunities for spiritual development.
Beginning with an introduction to the life of Buddha, Geshe Kelsang then explains the central principles behind the Buddhist way of life and what it means to be a Buddhist. He introduces the reader to subjects such as karma, reincarnation, and cyclic existence, all the while showing how we can apply these teachings to our everyday life. Meditation is explained simply, while more complex subjects such as the path to liberation and emptiness are also presented in an accessible way.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was born in Tibet and is a fully accomplished meditation Master and Teacher of Buddhism in the West. Resident in England since 1977, he is the author of a number of acclaimed books which bridge the ancient wisdom of the Buddhist faith with contemporary life. He has also founded many Buddhist centres throughout the world. This comprehensive 16-cassette pack presents the essential Buddhist teachings in the order in which they are to be practised, and offers step-by-step guidance on all the meditations leading to full enlightenment. The author is a fully accomplished meditation Master.
This introduction to Buddhist meditation provides background material on meditation - why we need to meditate; how to prepare for meditation; and how to enjoy a successful meditation session. It also teaches twenty-one easy-to-follow meditations, which together form the entire Buddhist path to enlightenment. Suitable for beginners and more advanced meditators alike.