How to Understand the Mind: The Nature and Power of the Mind
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (684 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1906665826 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
'Astonishingly, what has been produced here is actually a new and self-explanatory Buddhist commentarial text composed in English.' - Buddhist Studies Review
This book offers us deep insight into our mind, and shows how an understanding of its nature and functions can be used practically in everyday experience to improve our lives.Part 1 is a practical guide to developing and maintaining a light, positive mind - showing how to recognize and abandon states of mind that harm us, and to replace them with peaceful and beneficial ones.Part 2 describes different types of mind in detail, revealing the depth and profundity of the Buddhist understanding of the mind. It concludes with a detailed explanation of meditation, showing how by controlling and transforming our mind we can attain a lasting state of joy, independent of external conditions.
Indispensable for inner growth Spencer37 This book revolutionized my understanding of meditation and Buddhism. It is a step by step guide to building deep insight and realizations. It also includes such a practical presentation of objects of meditation at the end. Indespensible for the spiritual path or anyone wanting to understand their mind more deeply!. Five Stars Amazon Customer Good book.. ARTURO GALEANO said Five Stars. Superb!!