Becoming Enlightened - His Holiness the Dalai Lama & Jeffrey Hopkins

Becoming Enlightened

By His Holiness the Dalai Lama & Jeffrey Hopkins

  • Release Date: 2009-01-06
  • Genre: Buddhism
Score: 4
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Description

In Becoming Enlightened, His Holiness the Dalai Lama powerfully explores the foundation of Buddhism, laying out an accessible and practical approach to age-old questions: How can we live free from suffering? How can we achieve lasting happiness and peace?

Drawing from traditional Buddhist meditative practices as well as penetrating examples from today's troubled planet, he presents step-by-step exercises designed to expand the reader's capacity for spiritual growth, along with clear milestones to mark the reader's progress. By following the spiritual practices outlined in Becoming Enlightened, we can learn how to replace troublesome feelings with positive attitudes and embark on a path to achieving an exalted state -- within ourselves and within the larger world.

Full of personal anecdotes and intimate accounts of the Dalai Lama's experiences as a lifelong student, thinker, political leader, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Becoming Enlightened gives readers all the wisdom, support, guidance, and inspiration they need to become successful and fulfilled in their spiritual lives.

This is a remarkable and empowering book that can be read and enjoyed by seekers of all faiths. Readers at every stage of their spiritual development will be captivated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama's loving and direct teaching style.

Reviews

  • Great starter!

    5
    By J Mo 307
    I've been intrigued by what buddhism was and wanted to learn more about so I started adding this book and it's a great start to get you into the background and culture of it all, as well as how to practice. Even if you don't believe entirely in what it stands for; the book is filled with deep insight and great quotes a person could live by. Enjoy!