The Path to Enlightenment [Paperback]

Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-'dzin-rgya-mtsho (Author), H. Mullin (Translator), Glenn H. Mullin (Author), Dalai Lama (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1997

Presents the Dalai Lama's commentary on the essence of refined gold by Sonam Gyatso, the third Dalai Lama of Tibet. This is a commentary to the contemplative and mystical "Lam Rim" poem of Lama Tsongkhapa.

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"For its down to earth style and rich spiritual path, this must rank as one of the finest Buddhist books in english to date." The Middle Way

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Tibetan --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 37 pages
• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass, (September 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8120815149
• ISBN-13: 978-8120815148
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,842,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Path to Enlightenment, December 8, 2001

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erin harris (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Path to Enlightenment (Paperback)

For the last forty years, the Tibetan government has been exiled in India. In 1959 the new Communist Chinese government forced the non-violent Tibetan Buddhist government, lead by the fourteenth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, to flee the land in preparation to overtake the Tibetan people. In his years in exile the Dalai Lama has written literature on the Tibetan Buddhist way of life, not only to attract the Buddhist population but the world's religions. This life is one of clarity, love, and good deeds. Path to Enlightenment, which is a commentary on the third Dalai Lama's Essence of Refined Gold, gives spiritual advice through the eyes of Buddhist over a span of many years, defining the life of a Tibetan Buddhist. The writing of Tenzin Gyatso and Sonam Gyatso together is showing us Buddha's principal on the path to enlightenment. ALong with defining the Lam Rim, which are the stages on the spiritual path. His holiness described the difficulty of attaining Nirvana(full Buddhahood), but urges determination. Path to Enlightenment makes one aware of the steps that must be taken in advance for the true inner peace., while giving up the expectation of a quick fix to a problem. The Dalai Lama explains how to cultivate a person's own meditative concentration, to give the mind a clear state. A person has to train their mind to discipline themselves, but enlightenment is feasible by any human being.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A tough read, February 3, 2009

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Craig "knowmad" (near chicago) - See all my reviews

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I worked my way through this book out of personal commitment to the Dalai Lama and his ideals. No doubt a profoundly insightful teaching, it was a bit too esoteric for me. If you already know a lot about Buddhism, you may be able to make your way through this book easier than I.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So much to take in but worth the effort, January 18, 2009

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Great book for those interested in Buddhism. I have just started getting involved in Buddhism and this book is a great asset. Do not think you will read or listen to it just once. You will continue to pour over this book and each time get more knowledge out if.