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When I first bought the book in 2016, I read the entire book. Quite a lot of it puzzled me, and the advanced practices seemed remote.
Now I've read most of it more than once, parts of it many, many times.
Rinpoche's explanations become clearer once I've spent time in contemplation. And his discussions are elegantly clear. As an example, his writings on karma cleared the fog for me. Have I entirely grasped it? I wish! But now I have a better framework for my understanding. That is only one example--not a small topic, by any means, but there are numerous other examples that could be discussed.
The writings on Buddhist practices, for me, now connect with the philosophy expressed in the first part of the book. When I see the ways in which the practices express the teachings, and how they remind the practictioner of the goals of their actions, I am now able to sense their importance.
Although my confusion hasn't by any means cleared, I go back to this book, this palpable gift of compassion, repeatedly. I sure wish I could buy a hardcover edition--my copy's getting pretty rough!
- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Snow Lion (July 8, 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1611801214
- ISBN-13: 978-1611801217
- Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1 x 9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Average Customer Review: 42 customer reviews
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- #2106 in Meditation (Books)
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