Enthused by great compassion, you taught the immaculate dharma to dispel the perverted views. Stages of meditation by dalai lama, paperback barnes. The features of yoga tantra by his holiness the dalai lama 22 1. The book covers the intermediate part the second of three. Interrupted continuity of attention to the meditation object the 2nd, 3 rd and 4. Sanjay gupta was invited to the dalai lamas personal residence to meditate. Tendrel nyingpo mantra the essence of dependent origination mantra.
Below are the texts mentioned by his holiness in his talk. The dalai lamas teaching on stages of meditation shambhala. For those interested in going deeper, you will find them complementary to the teaching. Teaching stages of meditation and 37 the 14th dalai lama. In stages of meditation, his holiness offers his highly practical views on the subject of meditation. The dalai lama explains the principles of meditation in a practiceoriented format especially suited to westerners. Stages of meditation is a commentary by the dalai lama on a rare text by ninth century indian buddhist scholar kamalashila, written in tibet to correct some. The three volumes of stages of meditation were written as a consequence. A translation of the ancient classic stages of meditation, by kamalashila, with commentary from everyones favorite buddhist teacher, the dalai lama. Now in chapter 3, the dalai lama gives what many people might consider additional motivation to study the teachings, as well as laying the groundwork for the analytical method that will be used throughout the book. Whoever thinks that practiseoriented westerners will find this favorite text of the dalai lama especially useful so the cover states either. It is a favorite of the dalai lamas and he often teaches from this text because on the basis of this knowledge you will be able to understand other treatises without great difficulty.
His holiness the dalai lama gave an excellent teaching on kamalashilas stages of meditation at mit. This is a normal pattern that can be called popcorn mind, when different thoughts pop in and out, holding our attention for a bit and then switching to something else. Based upon the middle section of the bhavanakrama by kamalashila, a translation of more. Dalai lama, excerpts from dalai lamas book stages of. Its been said that there are three faces to his holiness. A handbook for living, the dalai lama says that meditation is about seeing your natural state of your consciousness.
It is a favorite text of the dalai lama, and he often takes the. Sure, youve probably heard bits and pieces about focusing on your breath or focusing on different parts of your body, but according to the dalai lama, this isnt what real meditation is. The dalai lama on the importance of sleep speed sleep. Yoga with signs 34 coarse yoga with signs 34 a students single yoga 34 sealimpression 38 a masters great yoga of selfcompletion 42 three meditative stabilizations 44 meditation on a subtle object 47 process of achieving. The dalai lama on the stages of meditation shambhala. Chapter 2 gave a narrative link between ignorance and suffering. It is a favorite text of the dalai lama, and he often takes. Three stages of meditation according to the yoga tradition, our minds tend to fluctuate between the states of attention and distraction. On the occasion of the 10year anniversary celebration of prajnopaya at mit, his holiness the dalai lama graciously agreed to bestow a teaching based on acharya kamalashilas stages of meditation. Buy stages of meditation book online at low prices in. They help people keep their ideas steady, thus improving concentration and control.
The middle stages of meditation by acharya kamalashila, the thirtyseven practices of bodhisattvas by ngulchu thogme zangpo, the lamp for the path to enlightenment by lama atisha dipamkarashrijnana day 2, october 16, 2002 yesterday, when we started explaining the stages of meditation by kamalashila, we studied the buddhist. In buddhas life story we see the three stages of practice. With meditation, you can achieve salvation and you will witness nirvana. Sawlit printed in canada on recycled, acidfree paper itpinterior3 71505 11. Stages of meditation is a commentary by the dalai lama on a rare text by ninthcentury indian buddhist scholar kamalashila. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The dalai lamas emptiness teachings chapter summaries. It covers the three scopes in brief, starting with the small scope of. Stages of meditation is a commentary by the dalai lama on a rare text by ninthcentury indian buddhist scholar kamalashila, written in tibet to correct some chinese misinterpretations of buddhism that were influential at the time. The middle stages of meditation the thirtyseven practices. Teaching stages of meditation and the 14th dalai lama. He currently lives in exile in northern india and works tirelessly to bring enlightenment to the world. Stages of meditation by the dalai lama, kamalashila.
Training the mind for wisdom is a book compiled by his holiness, the dalai lama the dalai lama is the spiritual and political leader of tibet who received the nobel peace prize in 1989. Meditation techniques of the dalai lama meditation. This impressive and stimulating book will not only bring the dalai lama one of the worlds most popular and pragmatic spiritual leaders to a huge new audience but, because so many people round the globe are now practising meditation, from a basis of religious faith or none, this is a work which will doubtless be in print for many years to come. These meditation techniques of the dalai lama work at the mind level. Tenzin gyatso, the fourteenth dalai lama, 2002 please do not reproduce any part of this book by any means whatsoever without our permission isbn 0962342165 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 cover photos by don farber book design by l. Like many other intelligent individuals who understood the impact of proper sleep on their creative abilities and overall performance, the dalai lama recognizes the importance of a good nights sleep. As he said to people magazine in 1979, sleep is the best meditation. Pdf stages of meditation download full pdf book download. The dalai lama explains how to practice meditation properly. Stages of meditation by kamalashila his holiness the dalai lama its been said that there are three faces to his holiness the dalai lama.
Preliminary prayers the moment you wake up, say and reflect thus. Training the mind for wisdom the dalai lama download bok. Clear explanations of the stages of the path complemented by mp3 files containing guided meditations on each of the topics covered. The middle stages of meditation by acharya kamalashila. Topics include the nature of mind, developing compassion and lovingkindness, and how to establish a union of calm abiding and insight. In between sessions of meditation, it is important to restrain your senses, to eat a moderate amount of food, and to maintain conscientious introspection of body and mind. Stages of meditation snow lion the dalai lama explains the principles of meditation in a practiceoriented format especially suited to westerners. Stages of meditation dalai lama, kamalashila, jordhen, geshe lobsang, ganchenpa, losang choephel, russell, jeremy on.
The dalai lama at mit stages of meditation, part 1 of 5. After reporting that he had received an explanation of the entire work from sakya abbot sangye tenzin, who in turn had heard it from a khampa lama at samye, his holiness began to read the text, covering the initial sections. Progressive stages of meditation in plain english upasaka culadasa october 2, 2008 p. Kamalashilas short work is not widely known today, but according to the dalai lama, it is a most important text.
Based upon the middle section of the bhavanakrama by kamalashilaa translation. The leader of the tibetan people, the international ambassador for peace, compassion and tolerance and the meditation master and teacher. Stages of meditation audiobook the dalai lama audible. Described by his holiness as a key that opens the door to all other major buddhist scriptures, kamalashilas classic text stages of meditation. When home in dharamshala, india the dalai lama maintains a routine day of meditation, exercise, studying buddhist texts, and catching up with world news on his radio.
A guided meditation on five ways to understand impermanence as described in the book the foundation of buddhist practice. He has written over 70 books, and continues to travel the world, meeting with dignitaries and giving public talks on a. 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. Dalai lama links his holiness the 14th dalai lama of tibet the government of tibet in exile the nobel prize internet archive 1989 nobel prize acceptance speech the dalai lama on china, hatred, and optimism. The meaning of life from a buddhist perspective, by the dalai lama. Stages of meditation by his holiness the dalai lama this extensive explanation of the hows and whys of meditation is a commentary on a classic meditation handbook by kamalashila, which the dalai lama calls a key that opens the door to all other major buddhist scriptures. Preface this meditation manual is meant as an introduction to meditations on the graduated path to full awakening, and is compiled from many di.
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