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| − | + | [[Chenrezig]] ([[Avalokiteshvara]] / [[Kuan Yin]]) is not only [[Tibet’s patron deity]], he also is the [[embodiment of the compassion of all the Buddhas]] and as such is deemed the best possible {{Wiki|contemplative}} gateway to the [[cultivation]] of [[compassion]]. | |
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| + | In this [[book]], which has received high praise from [[monastics]] and [[lay Buddhist]] [[scholars]] alike, the American-born [[nun]] Ven. [[Thubten Chodron]] lucidly and engagingly elucidates the [[Tibetan Buddhist]] [[yoga]] of [[Chenrezig]]. | ||
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| + | Her explanations are based not only on [[scriptural]] but also [[oral teachings]], which makes them eminently authoritative and {{Wiki|practical}}. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Essentially]], [[Cultivating a Compassionate Heart]] is a [[knowledgeable]], highly {{Wiki|practical}}, and fairly extensive commentary on the [[Chenrezig sadhana]]. The [[book]] starts with the [[Thousand-Armed Chenrezig visualization]] and the preliminary [[prayers]] found in most [[sadhanas]] and the [[long mantra of Chenrezig]]. Only then does the author proceed to explaining the various [[Wikipedia:concept|concepts]] that make up the {{Wiki|theoretical}} underpinnings of this [[extraordinary]] practice. |
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News & Reviews | News & Reviews | ||
| − | "With her usual clarity and [[humor]], [[Venerable]] [[Thubten Chodron]] delivers a first-rate [[exposition]] of the {{Wiki|theory}} and practice of [[Action Tantra]], basing herself on the [[sadhana | + | "With her usual clarity and [[humor]], [[Venerable]] [[Thubten Chodron]] delivers a first-rate [[exposition]] of the {{Wiki|theory}} and practice of [[Action Tantra]], basing herself on the [[sadhana of the 1,000-armed Chenrezig]]. Her clear and helpful explanation are certainly of great [[benefit]] for all of us on the [[Vajrayana]] path."—Ven. [[Tenzin Palmo]], author of Reflections on a Mountain Lake |
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| − | "Ven.Thubten Chodron is someone whose [[life]] [[embodies]] the [[virtues]] of [[kindness]], [[simplicity]], and a clarity of [[vision]] which lie at the [[heart]] of the [[Buddha's teaching]]. It is these [[perennial]] qualities that shine through her writings and {{Wiki|touch}} the hearts of readers all over the world."—Thupten [[Jinpa]], [[translator]] for [[H.H. the Dalai Lama]] | + | "Ven.[[Thubten Chodron]] is someone whose [[life]] [[embodies]] the [[virtues]] of [[kindness]], [[simplicity]], and a clarity of [[vision]] which lie at the [[heart]] of the [[Buddha's teaching]]. It is these [[perennial]] qualities that shine through her writings and {{Wiki|touch}} the hearts of readers all over the world."—Thupten [[Jinpa]], [[translator]] for [[H.H. the Dalai Lama]] |
"In her latest [[Dharma]] [[offering]], [[Thubten Chodron]] draws on a [[wealth]] of [[oral teachings]] and years of practice as she [[insightfully]] applies the profound methods of [[Vajrayana]] to everyday [[life]]. She skillfully shows how we can break through our ordinary [[perceptions]] of ourselves, other [[beings]], and our {{Wiki|environment}}, through the [[cultivation]] of '[[pure]] [[appearances]]' and other [[tantric practices]], in ways that open the [[heart]] to {{Wiki|empathy}} and [[compassion]]. This is a [[book]] to be cherished."—B. {{Wiki|Alan Wallace}}, author of Genuine [[Happiness]]: [[Meditation]] as the [[Path]] to Fulfillment | "In her latest [[Dharma]] [[offering]], [[Thubten Chodron]] draws on a [[wealth]] of [[oral teachings]] and years of practice as she [[insightfully]] applies the profound methods of [[Vajrayana]] to everyday [[life]]. She skillfully shows how we can break through our ordinary [[perceptions]] of ourselves, other [[beings]], and our {{Wiki|environment}}, through the [[cultivation]] of '[[pure]] [[appearances]]' and other [[tantric practices]], in ways that open the [[heart]] to {{Wiki|empathy}} and [[compassion]]. This is a [[book]] to be cherished."—B. {{Wiki|Alan Wallace}}, author of Genuine [[Happiness]]: [[Meditation]] as the [[Path]] to Fulfillment | ||
| − | "For serious practitioners who wish to engage in [[Chenrezig | + | "For serious practitioners who wish to engage in [[Chenrezig meditation]], this [[book]] is an invaluable resource. By providing a [[sadhana]] {{Wiki|recitation}} text with full instructions clearly explained, particularly on how to incorporate the [[understanding]] of [[voidness]] into the practice of [[tantra]], Ven. [[Thubten Chodron]] has made this [[precious]] [[meditation]] available to all who would seek an [[Wikipedia:Authenticity|authentic]] tradition."—[[Alexander Berzin]], author of Taking the [[Kalachakra Initiation]] and Relating to a [[Spiritual Teacher]] |
"Another engaging [[offering]] from the kind, clear [[heart]] and [[mind]] of [[Thubten Chodron]]. . . . You want to develop [[compassion]] and [[wisdom]]? Here's how."—Mandala Magazine | "Another engaging [[offering]] from the kind, clear [[heart]] and [[mind]] of [[Thubten Chodron]]. . . . You want to develop [[compassion]] and [[wisdom]]? Here's how."—Mandala Magazine | ||
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| + | http://www.shambhala.com/cultivating-a-compassionate-heart.html | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:46, 24 November 2015
Description
Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara / Kuan Yin) is not only Tibet’s patron deity, he also is the embodiment of the compassion of all the Buddhas and as such is deemed the best possible contemplative gateway to the cultivation of compassion.
In this book, which has received high praise from monastics and lay Buddhist scholars alike, the American-born nun Ven. Thubten Chodron lucidly and engagingly elucidates the Tibetan Buddhist yoga of Chenrezig.
Her explanations are based not only on scriptural but also oral teachings, which makes them eminently authoritative and practical.
Essentially, Cultivating a Compassionate Heart is a knowledgeable, highly practical, and fairly extensive commentary on the Chenrezig sadhana. The book starts with the Thousand-Armed Chenrezig visualization and the preliminary prayers found in most sadhanas and the long mantra of Chenrezig. Only then does the author proceed to explaining the various concepts that make up the theoretical underpinnings of this extraordinary practice.
News & Reviews
"With her usual clarity and humor, Venerable Thubten Chodron delivers a first-rate exposition of the theory and practice of Action Tantra, basing herself on the sadhana of the 1,000-armed Chenrezig. Her clear and helpful explanation are certainly of great benefit for all of us on the Vajrayana path."—Ven. Tenzin Palmo, author of Reflections on a Mountain Lake
"Ven.Thubten Chodron is someone whose life embodies the virtues of kindness, simplicity, and a clarity of vision which lie at the heart of the Buddha's teaching. It is these perennial qualities that shine through her writings and touch the hearts of readers all over the world."—Thupten Jinpa, translator for H.H. the Dalai Lama
"In her latest Dharma offering, Thubten Chodron draws on a wealth of oral teachings and years of practice as she insightfully applies the profound methods of Vajrayana to everyday life. She skillfully shows how we can break through our ordinary perceptions of ourselves, other beings, and our environment, through the cultivation of 'pure appearances' and other tantric practices, in ways that open the heart to empathy and compassion. This is a book to be cherished."—B. Alan Wallace, author of Genuine Happiness: Meditation as the Path to Fulfillment
"For serious practitioners who wish to engage in Chenrezig meditation, this book is an invaluable resource. By providing a sadhana recitation text with full instructions clearly explained, particularly on how to incorporate the understanding of voidness into the practice of tantra, Ven. Thubten Chodron has made this precious meditation available to all who would seek an authentic tradition."—Alexander Berzin, author of Taking the Kalachakra Initiation and Relating to a Spiritual Teacher
"Another engaging offering from the kind, clear heart and mind of Thubten Chodron. . . . You want to develop compassion and wisdom? Here's how."—Mandala Magazine
Source
http://www.shambhala.com/cultivating-a-compassionate-heart.html
