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Following in the Buddha's Footsteps by Dalai Lama

Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Dalai Lama, Thubten Chodron

Wisdom Publications · Print & ebook · October 15, 2019

A Buddhism pick for readers exploring Following in the Buddha's Footsteps.

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Who it’s for
The Dalai Lama explains Buddhist guides and trainings, from ethical conduct to concentration and wisdom.
Themes
Buddhist practice, Ethical conduct, Concentration and mindfulness
Genres
Buddhist Practice & Ritual, Meditation, Buddhist Thought

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The newest volume in the bestselling series from the Dalai Lama. Delve into the substance of spiritual practice in this fourth volume of the Dalai Lama’s definitive series on the path to awakening, Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps. You’ll first hear His Holiness’s explanation of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, why they are reliable guides on the path, and how to relate to them.

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His Holiness then describes the three essential trainings common to all Buddhist traditions: the higher trainings in ethical conduct, concentration, and wisdom. These chapters show us how to live a life free of harm to self or others and give us detailed instructions on how to develop single-pointed concentration as well as the higher states of concentration available to an earnest practitioner. In addition, the chapters on wisdom contain in-depth teachings on the noble eightfold path and the four establishments of mindfulness for developing greater awareness and understanding of our body, feelings, mind, and other phenomena. Together, these topics form the core of Buddhist practice. This is a book to treasure and refer to repeatedly as you begin the path, progress on it, and near the final goal of nirvana.

Buddhist Trainings

The Dalai Lama explains Buddhist guides and trainings, from ethical conduct to concentration and wisdom.

Come here for

  • Explanations of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha
  • Teachings on ethical conduct, concentration, and wisdom

Expect

  • Instructions for developing single-pointed concentration
  • Teachings on the eightfold path and four establishments of mindfulness

Where it sits

Buddhist Practice & Ritual83%
Meditation42%
Buddhist Thought40%

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Publisher categories

  • Meditation
  • Buddhist Practice & Ritual
  • Tibetan Buddhism
Authors
Dalai Lama, Thubten Chodron
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Published
October 15, 2019
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Buddhist practice · Ethical conduct · Concentration and mindfulness
Reading lane
Meditation