Stages of Meditation: The Buddhist Classic on Training the Mind

Authors: Lama, Dalai & Kamalashila
Publisher: Shambhala
BISAC/Subject: REL042000, REL007050, REL007020
ISBN: 9780834842137, Related ISBNs: 0834842130, 1611806828, 9780834842137, 9781611806823
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 224,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis: A translation of the ancient classic Stages of Meditation, by Kamalashila, with commentary from everyone's favorite Buddhist teacher, the Dalai Lama.

The Dalai Lama explains the principles of meditation in a practice-oriented format especially suited to Westerners. Based upon the middle section of the Bhavanakrama by Kamalashila--a translation of which is included--this is the most extensive commentary given by the Dalai Lama on this concise but important meditation handbook. It is a favorite text of the Dalai Lama, and he often takes the opportunity to give teachings on it to audiences throughout the world. In his words, "This text can be like a key that opens the door to all other major Buddhist scriptures." Topics include the nature of mind, how to develop compassion and loving-kindness, calm abiding wisdom, and how to establish a union of calm abiding and special insight.
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