Answers most asked questions about Buddhism and how to deal with anger.
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Thubten Chodron's What Color Is Your Mind? is about a Buddhist approach to the concerns of daily life written in clear and engaging language for those who are new to Buddhism. The first section of What Color Is Your Mind? responds to such questions about Buddhism as rebirth, working with emotions, and practicing Buddhism in daily life. The second section, "Working with Anger", offers many practical techniques. Buddha was a religious leader who was also a consummate psychologist and peacemaker. This presentation is based upon the Buddha's unique prescription for transforming anger and Chodron's interactions with mental health professionals, people in therapy, and conflict mediators. With a foreword by H. H. The Dalai Lama, What Color Is Your Mind? is an excellent introduction to Buddhism, and has much to offer experienced Buddhists as well. -- Midwest Book Review
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Thubten Chodron is an American Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition. A student of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and other Tibetan masters, she became a nun in 1977. She has been resident teacher at Amitabha Buddhist Centre in Singapore and at Dharma Friendship Foundation in Seattle. Active in interfaith dialogue, she also does Dharma outreach in prisons and teaches the Dharma worldwide. She is abbess of Sravasti Abbey, a Buddhist monastery in eastern Washington State. She is the author of several books, including Open Heart, Clear Mind; Buddhism for Beginners; Taming the Mind; Working with Anger; and How to Free Your Mind: Tara the Liberator. Ven. Chodron emphasizes the practical application of Buddha's teachings in our daily lives and is especially skilled at explaining them in ways easily understood and practiced by Westerners.
"Venerable Thubten Chodron is someone whose life embodies the virtues of kindness, simplicity and clarity of vision, which lie at the heart of the Buddha's teaching. It is these perrenial qualities that shine through her writings and touch the hearts of many readers all over the world."--Thupten Jinpa, author and translator for the Dalai Lama
Working with Anger by Thubten Chodron has been chosen for a Spirituality and Health Award as one of "The Best Spiritual Books of 2001." Spirituality and Health is a quarterly print magazine covering the people, the practices, and the ideas of today's spiritual renaissance. Their website is http://www.spiritualityhealth.com.
"Venerable Thubten Chodron is someone whose life embodies the virtues of kindness, simplicity and clarity of vision, which lie at the heart of the Buddha's teaching. It is these perrenial qualities that shine through her writings and touch the hearts of many readers all over the world."--Thupten Jinpa, author and translator for the Dalai Lama
Working with Anger by Thubten Chodron has been chosen for a Spirituality and Health Award as one of "The Best Spiritual Books of 2001." Spirituality and Health is a quarterly print magazine covering the people, the practices, and the ideas of today's spiritual renaissance. Their website is http://www.spiritualityhealth.com.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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This book is a great introduction to Buddhism.,
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This review is from: What Color is Your Mind? (Paperback)
It clearly explains the basic ideas, without excessive jargon. Important terms like "Dharma" and "Sangha" are explained, but for the most part, the ideas are explained simply, in plain English. The important concepts are explained thoroughly enough for basic understanding, but it doesn't get too deep, so it's ideal for beginners. There was a very helpful section on how to deal with anger. I heartily recommend this section especially. It is true that freeing oneself of anger is important in Dharma practice, but the simple, practical solutions in this section will be helpful to anyone that has problems with anger, Buddhist or not. In general, this book is a good jumping off point for the study of Buddhism.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Not Just Another Introduction to Buddhism,
By A Customer
This review is from: What Color is Your Mind? (Paperback)
I have read numerous introductory and overview books on Buddhism, so I was not expecting to learn much of anything new by reading this book, but was I wrong. This one spoke directly to me and answered a great many questions that I have had for a long time that no other book I have ever read even addressed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!,
By Bill Butler "Bill Butler" (Tarzana, Ca. USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: What Color is Your Mind? (Paperback)
This is a very fine book. Chodren, a Tibetan Buddhist nun,teaches us the basics of Buddhism in a question and answer format. She answers all kinds of questions. For the beginner as well as the more advanced practioner. If you are confused about whether to buy this book or her "Buddhism for Beginners", buy this book. This book has a preamble in the beginning of each chapter that teaches you the basics. "Buddhism for Basics" doesn't. This book also includes a section in the back on how to deal with anger. Good luck.
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