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    The Path to Enlightenment
    The Path to Enlightenment
    The Path to Enlightenment
    Audiobook (abridged)3 hours

    The Path to Enlightenment

    Written by Dalai Lama

    Narrated by Ken McLeod

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    About this audiobook

    In this extensive lesson, Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, beautifully elucidates the meaning of the path to enlightenment.

    His discourse arises from the Third Dalai Lama's brilliant and powerful work, Essence of Refined Gold, a classic text that summarizes the meaning of all Buddha's teachings. The subject of Essence is the Lam Rim, a term that literally means "stages on the spiritual path."

    Through his insightful exploration and interpretation of Essence of Refined Gold, the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the listener, offering spiritual advice, personal reflections, and scriptural commentary. He also describes in practical terms the essential instructions the student must follow to attain enlightenment.

    With this program, you can explore the depths of your consciousness and ultimately see the world and yourself in a totally new light. Its direct approach and lucid style make The Path to Enlightenment one of the most accessible introductions to Tibetan Buddhism ever published.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Audio
    Release dateMar 1, 2003
    ISBN9781593971106
    The Path to Enlightenment
    Author

    Dalai Lama

    His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and a beacon of inspiration for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. He has persistently reached out across religious and political lines and has engaged in dialogue with scientists in his mission to advance peace and understanding in the world. In doing so, he embodies his motto: “My religion is kindness.”  

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    • 5/5
      Very intriguing. Super complex and comprehensive. A lot to reconsider and our into practice.
    • 5/5
      It really helped me to understand a lot of stuff that I didn’t know before, I recommend everybody to read it very easy reading I am non-English speaker and I understood everything in it.
    • 5/5
      it was so enlightening. I really loved it. It really furthered my understanding of inner peace in this universe.
    • 5/5
      This is a daily guide to the philosophy espoused by the Dalai Lama. For each day of the year, there is an entry that talks about some aspect of life and philosphy as seen through is eyes and experience. It is not preachy, but merely his point of view on the world and how the universe works. Each entry is poignant and useful if taken to heart by the reader.