Gyatso, Tenzin (His Holiness The Dalai Lama) — Kindness, Clarity, and Insight

Snow Lion Publications, Ithaca, New York, USA, 2006. 25th Anniversary Edition, Hardcover. As New/As New. 9781559392518 grey boards with black cloth spine; This beloved classic brings together in one volume all the major themes of the Dalai Lama's teachings. Drawn from the lectures he gave during his first three visits to North America, the book covers the core subject matter of Tibetan Buddhism, as presented for the first time to an English-speaking audience. The chapters are arranged developmentally from simple to complex topics, which include the luminous nature of the mind, the four noble truths, karma, the common goals of the world's religions, meditation, deities, and selflessness. Central to all these teachings is the necessity of compassion - which the Dalai Lama says is "the essence of religion" and "the most precious thing there is." Revised Edition. Size: 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.5 inches. 261 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket is in as new condition, apart from normal shop shelf wear - contains no tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Gilt titles spine. illustrated by b/w. photo's.. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Religion & Theology; Eastern Religions; Buddhism; Tibetan Buddhism; Tibet; Philosophy. ISBN: 1559392517. ISBN/EAN: 9781559392518. Inventory No: 4070.