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What would be the practical implications of caring more about others than about yourself? This is the radical theme of this extraordinary set of instructions, a training manual composed in the fourteenth century by the Buddhist hermit Ngulchu Thogme, here explained in detail by one of the great Tibetan Buddhist masters of the twentieth century, Dilgo Khyentse. In the Mahayana tradition, those who have the courage to undertake the profound change of attitude required to develop true compassion are called bodhisattvas. Their great resolve—to consider others’ needs as paramount, and thus to attain enlightenment for the sake of all living creatures—carries them beyond the limits imposed by the illusions of "I" and "mine," culminating in the direct realization of reality, transcending dualistic notions of self and other. This classic text presents ways that we can work with our own hearts and minds, starting wherever we find ourselves now, to unravel our small-minded preoccupations and discover our own potential for compassion, love, and wisdom. Many generations of Buddhist practitioners have been inspired by these teachings, and the great masters of all traditions have written numerous
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- Author
- Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Padmakara Translation Group
- Publisher
- Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
- Published
- 2007
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781590304570
- Category
- religious
- Subjects
- Philosophy, Buddhism, Fiction
- Rating
- 4.64 / 5 (94 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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