The Path to Enlightenment (Paperback)

by Dalai Lama (Author)
Key Phrases: lam rim, great exposition, negative karmic instincts, The Path, Gyalwa Sonam Gyatso, Jey Rinpochey (more...)

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

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

". . . presented in a practical and understandable form . . . highly recommendable as a practical guide to Tibetan Buddhism." --Quest magazine

--This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 238 pages
• Publisher: Snow Lion Publications (December 25, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559390328
• ISBN-13: 978-1559390323
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #618,859 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

By	M. Grimes - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.