Modern Buddhism: Volume 1 Sutra
By Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
- Release Date: 2011-08-01
- Genre: Buddhism
Description
Introduction and Encouragement
This eBook Modern Buddhism – The Path of Compassion and Wisdom, in three volumes, is being distributed freely at the request of the author Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The author says: “Through reading and practicing the instructions given in this book, people can solve their daily problems and maintain a happy mind all the time.” So that these benefits can pervade the whole world, Geshe Kelsang wishes to give this eBook freely to everyone.
We would like to request you to please respect this precious Dharma book, which functions to free living beings from suffering permanently. If you continually read and practice the advice in this book, eventually your problems caused by anger, attachment and ignorance will cease.
Volume 1 Sutra explains how to practise basic Buddhist compassion and wisdom in daily life. Covering topics such as What is Buddhism?, Buddhist Faith, The Preciousness of our Human Life, What does our Death Mean?, What is Karma?, The Four Noble Truths & Training in Love and Compassion, this volume shows how we can transform our lives, improve our relationships with others and look behind appearances to see the way things really are.
Please enjoy this special gift from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who dedicates: “May everyone who reads this book experience deep peace of mind, and accomplish the real meaning of human life.”
With best wishes,
Manuel Rivero-De Martine
Tharpa Publications, UK Tharpa Director
[email protected]
About the Author
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was ordained as a Buddhist monk in Tibet at the age of eight. He is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Living in the West since 1977, he is the author of 21 highly acclaimed books that reveal the entire Buddhist path to enlightenment, including Buddha’s Sutra and Tantra teachings. He has also founded over 1,100 Kadampa Meditation Centers and groups around the world.
Reviews
Great Introduction
1By dora20122This book was a very informative Introduction to Buddhism! Can’t wait to read volumes 2 and 3!A bit tedious for me
3By KeiferBassI’ve read several short books on Buddhism that helped me comprehend its basic tenons. Maybe I will come back to this later but it seemed to provide too many facts not related to the core beliefs as I understand Buddhism.Clear and compassionate
5By Cgjv18A book to return to again and again! I feel very fortunate to have found this path.Compassion
5By chalupa-batmanGreat principals to live by. Good free book to pick up and read a passage here and thereChanged my thinking
3By dvenae95Great at explaining Buddhism and applying it to modern day life. Can be a bit repetitive, which worked for me to understand clearly and in depth. But for those who are advanced readers I can see this being a bit annoying and hard to get through.Thank You
5By KimPower3I have yet to read this, but want to express my gratitude in providing this book at no cost~So clear and practical
5By DharmaPractitionerSpencerA truly clear and practical explanation of Meditation and Buddhism. This book has made it easy to gain experience with these meditations. The chapter on ultimate bodhichitta is incredibly profound! I have never seen a more clear explanation of Buddha's teachings on ultimate truth.modern buddishim vol 1
5By eeljaygood reads ........!!Amazing
5By Lilx96I would recommend this book to anyone interested in enlightenment, finding happiness, or just curious about the Buddhist religion. Although I am not Buddhist, and still not after reading, I found almost if not every page helpful in my daily life. The ideas of this book were supported by comprehensive yet subtle examples that make understanding the teaching easier. There were times when I was confused by the complexity of the ideas but reading forward never led me to more confusion-- it lead to further knowledge and understanding. I am grateful to have read this book. Very easy read aside from the names references.Fortunate to have found this
5By Amind84I am lucky to have first experienced Geshe Kelsang's teachings via the New York Meditation Center. A few years later I had stressed enough and wanted to find some peace- I am fortunate to have stumbled onto this book while viewing the Meditation Center's website. I have been experiencing a peace of mind that I haven't known in decades.Excellent reading
5By Green+LanternThis book is a must read to understand the underlying message of Buddhism!Thank you
5By JoKer*%$Am grateful.volume 1
4By Squirrle3I wish the nomenclature was more familiar to me, I would have gained more insightWell-Written
5By Doomdude70An excellent book depicting the true meaning of Buddhism and easy steps to follow to find peace in the Buddha. Perfect for modern times.Good book to read when you have hard times
5By Jaymz69I had a few hard things happen where wife left but without taking anything, left her daughter and mother with me. Went to one income and was stressing on having to sell stuff I did not want to let go of. Then I fractured a bone in my foot in the middle of this and was tired of the typical excuses to try and forget over night but yet wake up in deeper sorrow. I found this book and it showed me how all I was attached to was my issue and all through-out my life I have always have had hard times. I want to read the second and third book and learn to meditate - this is my answer since I was born.Fantastic and helpful
5By rustymaddGeshe Gyatso's instruction is succinct and well presented for the western mind. I am forever in his debt. Thank you Geshe.Perfect
5By Rayosun13Thank you so much for making this available to everyone. I have been studying the Lost Books of the Bible, Judaism, and now Buddhism. I am doing my best to take in all of it but am finding that Buddhism is really fitting for me and very understandable. Look forward to reading and studying the next two volumes!!!Very well written
5By CanAmerican CrusherI found this book well written and informative.Excellent guide for beginners and experienced practitioners alike
4By Noise the showValuable tool for both experienced and inexperienced practitioners, and it provides motivation and inspiration for daily practice. It's starts a little slow and the first half may seem a little dull for new practitioners, but the second half discusses emptiness, and it's importance to practice, in a wonderful, direct, relatable, and inspiring way.
