The Way Things Are: A Living Approach to Buddhism for Today\'s World (Buddhism Today) (Paperback)

by Lama Ole Nydahl (Author) "An overview of Buddha's life brings his teachings much closer..." (more)
Key Phrases: highest view, basic ignorance, disturbing feelings, Diamond Way, Guru Yoga, Karma Kagyu (more...)

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Product Description
What is Buddhism today?

How do Buddha's teachings utilize the potential of our full being?

Through which practices may we experience mind as limitless space and bliss?

How can one use the daily joys and difficulties in one's job, family, or partnerships for spiritual growth?

About the Author
Lama Ole Nydahl, who has so far started 180 Buddhist centers in the Western world, here passes on the essential teachings he received during years spent in the Himalayas. His life-experience and uncompromising style make these teachings readily comprehensible and meaningful today.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Blue Dolphin Publishing, Inc (August 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0931892384
• ISBN-13: 978-0931892387
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #858,263 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to Buddhism, December 12, 1999

By	Aaron Crook (La Crosse WI USA) - See all my reviews

This book is the Bread and Butter of Buddhism. It contains the total essence of Buddhist thought and is a living transmision. It is possible for people to read this book, meet the author and become practitioners themselves. For this reason it is something quite special and rarely is is simply put back on the shelf. This book actualy transforms many who meet with it. It is very refreshing to see that there is a spiritual path which is based completely on common sence and encourages friends to be critical and make sure that things match with their lives. In this book Lama Ole writes that where Buddha's teaching would differ with science, Buddha wants us to tust science. This statement is very powerful. It makes things totaly transparent and one is realy able to become aware of the potential of these teachings when applied to everyday life. I highly recomend this book to anyone who excited by Buddhist thought and also anyone who would like a practical method for bringing benefit into the world.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lama Ole Nydahl's wisdom shines., March 12, 1999

By A Customer

In simple words, Lama Ole Nydahl shares his knowledge, gained as one of the first Western disciples, who for over 30 years studied Buddha's teachings from the highest Lamas of Tibet. This is truly a workbook for a living transmission of Buddha's deep wisdom, given by a Western Buddhist Master. Also through the four meditations included, the reader is experiencing the liberating and powerful methods of Tibetan Buddhism. I am immensely grateful for having found this book. After reading it, my whole point of view of "my" Universe was transformed to a higher level of understanding. I consider it as a key to the rest of my life and highly recommend the book.

Great work by Great Master

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Introduction to Dharma, and Comprehensive Overview, October 25, 2003

By	sonam gyaltsen (Dharamsala) - See all my reviews

It is a great pleasure to know there is a book written in English that simplifies the buddhist path and goal without sacrificing the correct view. Ole Nydahl humorizes and generalizes the topics of the life of Buddha, Buddhas teachings in its totality, and the width and depth of Dharma teachings. I have not come across any other book that gives introductory and highest tantric teachings in such a concise humble manner. It is a suitable read for people new to Dharma and experienced practitioners.