Atisha's Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment
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A Guide to Meditation in Buddhism
This book is a classic and does not need an endorsement. It is a series of instructions that need practice. I do not just read this kind of text, I read it and incorporate it, sentence by sentence, into my practice. My problem is my tendency to collect texts and that is dumb. I need to practice one text until I accomplish all of its instructions. This book can lest a lifetime. This book all by itself could serve me as a guide and I could practice its instructions for the rest of my life. I would not need any other practice. But dumb me, I just keep flitting around. It is easy to talk about the practice of Buddhism, and it is nearly impossible to live up to the obligations of Buddhism.
Makes a great introduction to the philosophy and history of Buddhism
Really good introduction to the Lam Rim path sect of Buddhism. -Each line in the original text is given a lengthy analysis, mention of alternative interpretations, and historical context. -All of that information is great but it can approach academic paper density at parts. Definitely not the light reading it's size might suggest -Not instructions on how to practice Buddhism, but more how to understand its grander philosophies.
An Exegesis of a Much Shorter Root Text
If you are interested in the topic, this book is engaging. Can be a little dry. Less Atisha and more an exegesis of Atisha by Geshe Sonam Rinchen, much of the book is an interpretation of the root text.
More than just a how too manual.
As it states in the title it lights the path to Enlightenment. The commentry by Geshe Sonam Rinchen, translated by Ruth Sonam, explaines in great detail. Now for the difficult part.....following the advice and progressing along the path.
Lam rim
Essential text for Kadampa and Gelugpa traditions. Organized, step by step, path to enlightenment. Also see: Liberation in the Palm of your Hand or The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
Always an important read for bodisavata
Fun read. Fair translation.
A true Buddhist classic
Absolutely a must read
Powerful
Read this. It’s life changing.
Great book if into Buddhism
There are many teachings and traditions for Buddhists, I am a believer on developing from the foundations. Very unique teachings for students that want to learn on one of the greatest buddhist teachers.
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