It's Up to You: The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path
Dzigar Kongtrul, Helen Berliner
Though quite short it explains Buddhism in a more modern way than many other books with a compelling authenticity.
On the spiritual path we speak of enlightenment. But how do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirror--when insecurities, doubts, and self-centered tendencies arise in our minds? Dzigar Kongtrül suggests that we need not feel "doomed" when these experiences surface. In fact, such experiences are not a problem if we are able to simply let them arise without judging them or investing them with so much meaning. This approach to experience is what Kongtrül calls self-reflection.
Self-reflection is a practice, a path, and an attitude. It is the spirit of taking an interest in that which we usually try to push away. When we practice self-reflection we take liberation into our own hands and accept the challenge and personal empowerment in Kongtrül's title: it's up to you.
"Kongtrül Rinpoche brings an unflinching and fresh perspective."--The Beacon
On the spiritual path we speak of enlightenment. But how do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirror--when insecurities, doubts, and self-centered tendencies arise in our minds? Dzigar Kongtrül suggests that we need not feel "doomed" when these experiences surface. In fact, such experiences are not a problem if we are able to simply let them arise without judging them or investing them with so much meaning. This approach to experience is what Kongtrül calls self-reflection.
Self-reflection is a practice, a path, and an attitude. It is the spirit of taking an interest in that which we usually try to push away. When we practice self-reflection we take liberation into our own hands and accept the challenge and personal empowerment in Kongtrül's title: it's up to you.
"Kongtrül Rinpoche brings an unflinching and fresh perspective."--The Beacon
카테고리:
년:
2006
출판사:
Shambhala
언어:
english
ISBN 10:
1590303814
ISBN 13:
9781590303818
ISBN:
2004023930
파일:
MOBI , 357 KB
IPFS:
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english, 2006