Open Heart, Clear Mind
By: Thubten Chodron; foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Publisher: Snow Lion Publications
Published: 1990
Place of publication: Ithaca, N.Y., USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 216
Subjects: Buddhism -- Doctrines.; Spiritual life -- Buddhism.
First sentence: During the introduction of the first Buddhist course I attended, the teacher said, "The Buddha instructed his disciples, 'Do not accept my teachings merely out of respect for me, but analyze and check them the way a goldsmith analyzes gold, by rubbing, cutting and melting it.' You are intelligent people and should think about what you hear during this course. Don't accept it blindly."
Description: This practical introduction to Buddhism focuses on the application of Buddhist psychology to modern life. Thubten Chodron, an American Buddhist nun, presents the basic points of this path for understanding ourselves and improving the quality of our lives. In a straightforward style and with warmth and humor, Chodron gives us the fundamental points of the Buddha's teaching on transforming habitual attitudes and realizing our full human potential.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-216)