Ancient teachings in modern times
Subtitle: Buddhism in the 21st century
By: Losang Samten ; edited by Lori Petruskevich
Contributors: Petruskevich, Lori
Publisher: Losang Samten
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780615366791
Subjects: Buddhist modernism; Buddhism; Customs and practices; Meditation
Description: "Venerable Lama Losang Samten has been the spiritual director of several Buddhist centres in North America for over twenty years, inspiring him to write this gentle invitation to everyone to explore Buddhist spirituality. This book is a response to the numerous requests he has received to share his wisdom and insight and demystify the teachings of the Buddha."--Jacket
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-196).
Table of contents: title: Spirituality --; title: Buddhism --; title: Tibetan Buddhism --; title: Going for refuge --; title: Motivation --; title: Karma --; title: Finding a teacher --; title: Meditation --; title: Concentration meditation --; title: Analytical meditation --; title: Generating the mind of enlightenment --; title: Retreats --; title: An introduction to tantra --; title: Visualization meditation --; title: Death and dying --; title: Hopes and dreams.