One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism

One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism

by Dalai Lama (Foreword), JosephGoldstein (Author)

Synopsis

In this important and timely work, one of today's most well-known and respected Buddhist teachers explains how important it is to cultivate mindfulness, compassion and wisdom. These three qualities have become the core of Western Buddhist practice -and their importance has been honed out of centuries of the very best of Theravadan, Tibetan and Zen teachings (among others). t last it is becoming possible to trace, develop and use a modern Buddhist tradition which is supremely relevant to life in the West today- founded on the immense richness of the past but also rooted in contemporary personal experience. ne Dharma is the definitive book on Western Buddhism. Rich in practical ways to cultivate the qualities of an awakened mind and heart, it will be enormously helpful to all those who want to improve their lives and make progress towards enlightenment.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Publisher: Rider & Co
Published: 04 Jul 2002

ISBN 10: 0712659455
ISBN 13: 9780712659451
Book Overview: The definitive book on western Buddhism

Author Bio
Joseph Goldstein is a co-founder of the world renowned Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts, where he is one of the resident teachers. Previous books include The Experience of Insight and Insight Meditation. He lectures and leads retreats internationally.