{"product_id":"the-intelligent-heart-isbn-9781611801781","title":"The Intelligent Heart","description":"\u003cb\u003eTibetan Buddhist instructions for developing radical compassion through \u003ci\u003elojong\u003c\/i\u003e mind training—from a contemporary master with a gift for making the ancient teachings speak to modern hearts\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dzigar Kongtrül's lively and accessible presentation of the Tibetan training method known as \u003ci\u003elojong\u003c\/i\u003e (mind training) focuses on what he considers the heart of that practice: \u003ci\u003etonglen\u003c\/i\u003e, the practice of exchanging self for other, for taking in others’ pain and suffering and sending out kindness, ease, and consolation. It’s a powerful method for developing compassion of the most transformative kind, and its supreme expression is found in the classic text \u003ci\u003eThe Great Path of Awakening\u003c\/i\u003e by Jamgon Kongtrül.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This book is Dzigar Kongtrül's commentary on that beloved text, based on a series of talks he gave on it. It includes his fresh translation of the \u003ci\u003eGreat Path\u003c\/i\u003e, and it is full of his characteristic humor as well as his skill in translating esoteric concepts into terms that not only are easily understood but that speak directly to the heart.\"\u003ci\u003eThe Intelligent Heart\u003c\/i\u003e offers a profound new approach to awakening readers’ loving hearts to the essence of bodhisattva wisdom: cherishing others more than oneself. This jewel of a book teaches us how to shower the light-of-love into even the darkest corners of our stressed world.\"—Tulku Thondup, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Unconditional Love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eA wonderful addition to the growing and essential lojong literature. Dzigar Kongtrul’s homey, earthy words evoke the very best of the Tibetan spirit of common sense compassion. Deceptively simple, this book carries with it enormous depth of practice and understanding. My copy is rife with underlining!”--Norman Fischer, Zen priest, author of\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eExperience: On Thinking, Writing, Language and Religion\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand coauthor of \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat Is Zen? Plain Talk for a Beginner's Mind\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This is a wonderful book that will be helpful to anyone who wishes to understand and take up the practices of the Seven Points on Mind Training, especially tonglen. \u003ci\u003eThe Intelligent Heart \u003c\/i\u003eshines a clear light on the method for exchanging self for other, developing compassion, and freeing one’s heart. In addition, it's fun to read with helpful illustrations and a keen sense of humor. — Sharon Salzberg, author of \u003ci\u003eLovingkindness\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eReal Happiness\u003c\/i\u003eDZIGAR KONGTRÜL grew up in a monastic environment and received extensive training in all aspects of Buddhist doctrine. In 1989 he moved to the United States with his family, and in 1990 he began a five-year tenure as a professor of Buddhist philosophy at Naropa University. He also founded Mangala Shri Bhuti, his own teaching organization, during this period. He has established a mountain retreat center, Longchen Jigme Samten Ling, in southern Colorado. When not guiding students in long-term retreats and not in retreat himself, Kongtrül travels widely throughout the world, teaching and furthering his own education.A powerful practice for discovering happiness by shifting the focus from yourself to others","brand":"Shambhala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303142674661,"sku":"NP9781611801781","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781611801781.jpg?v=1767739955","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-intelligent-heart-isbn-9781611801781","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}