Open Heart, Clear Mind
Ve N. Thubten Chodron & Dalai LamaThis practical introduction to Buddhism focuses on the application of Buddhist psychology to modern life. Thubten Chodron, an American Buddhist nun, presents the basic points of this path for understanding ourselves and improving the quality of our lives. In a straightforward style and with warmth and humor, Chodron gives us the fundamental points of the Buddha's teaching on transforming habitual attitudes and realizing our full human potential.
ReviewThese teachings are both subtle and profound, but it is very important that they be made accessible in a way that people can actually put them into practice and derive benefit from them. I am sure this book will achieve this and that it will prove helpful to general readers, especially those who have little previous acquaintance with Buddhism.
From the Inside FlapThis practical introduction to Buddhism focuses on the application of Buddhist psychology to modern life. Thubten Chodron, an American Buddhist nun, presents the basic points of this path for understanding ourselves and improving the quality of our lives
"...presents a clear and complete survey of the teachings of the Buddha that will help many on the open path of meditation to deal with the challenges of everyday life."--Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh
This introduction to Buddhism by an American Tibetan Buddhist nun focuses on practical applications of Buddhist psychology to modern life. In a straightforward style and with warmth and humor, Chodron sets forth the fundamental points of the Buddha's teaching on transforming habitual attitudes and realizing our full human potential. "...conveys a clear understanding of Buddhism as it has been practiced by Tibetans, in easily comprehensible language."--His Holiness the Dalai Lama