Book Summary
In "Stages of Meditation," the Dalai Lama explains the principles of meditation in a practice-oriented format especially suited for Westerners. The Dalai Lama explains the principles of meditation in a practice-oriented format especially suited to Westerners. Based upon the middle section of the Bhavanakrama by Kamalasila, 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." Topics included are: 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.
Book Details
| Book Name | Stages Of Meditation |
| Author | Dalai Lama, Bstan-dzin-rgya, Venerable Geshe Lobsang Jordhen |
| Publisher | Snow Lion Publications (Jul 2003) |
| ISBN | 9781559391979 |
| Pages | 210 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 610 |
