{"product_id":"stages-of-meditation-isbn-9781611806823","title":"Stages of Meditation","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn accessible translation of the ancient classic handbook on Buddhist meditation by Kamalashila—with commentary from everyone’s favorite Buddhist teacher, the Dalai Lama\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Based upon the middle section of the \u003ci\u003eBhavanakrama\u003c\/i\u003e 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.” \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 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.“A feast of a book and as comprehensive and readable an introduction to the nature and scope of Buddhism’s living wisdom as can be found.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBloomsbury Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “With characteristic warmth and lucidity, the Dalai Lama’s reflections bring alive this classic synopsis of Mahayana Buddhism in a way that will inspire and inform anyone who seeks to practice the Dharma today.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Stephen Batchelor, author of \u003ci\u003eVerses from the Center\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A wise, wonderful, and profound book.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Ken Wilber, author of \u003ci\u003eIntegral Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A rigorous treatment of a single pithy source text, this faithful rendering from Tibetan was more than ten years in the making.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLion's Roar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A must read for followers of the Dalai Lama and an unquestionably worthy addition to Buddhist studies reading lists and reference collections.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “As always the Dalai Lama's warmth and his ability to adjust the level of his commentary to his audience are in evidence.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eJournal of Asian Studies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHis Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama is considered the foremost Buddhist leader of our time. The exiled spiritual head of the Tibetan people, he is a Nobel Peace Laureate, a Congressional Gold Medal recipient, and a remarkable teacher and scholar who has authored over one hundred books.","brand":"Shambhala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301715857637,"sku":"NP9781611806823","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781611806823.jpg?v=1767737155","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/stages-of-meditation-isbn-9781611806823","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}