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On the Path to Enlightenment

By: Matthieu Ricard, Charles Hastings - translator
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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Summary

Khyentse Rinpoche inspired Matthieu Ricard to create this anthology by telling him that "when we come to appreciate the depth of the view of the eight great traditions [of Tibetan Buddhism] and also see that they all lead to the same goal without contradicting each other, we think, ‘Only ignorance can lead us to adopt a sectarian view.'" Ricard has selected and translated some of the most profound and inspiring teachings from across these traditions. The selected teachings are taken from the sources of the traditions, including the Buddha himself, Nagarjuna, Guru Rinpoche, Atisha, Shantideva, and Asanga; from great masters of the past, including Thogme Zangpo, the Fifth Dalai Lama, Milarepa, Longchenpa, and Sakya Pandita; and from contemporary masters, including the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and Mingyur Rinpoche. They address such topics as the nature of the mind; the foundations of taking refuge, generating altruistic compassion, acquiring merit, and following a teacher; view, meditation, and action; and how to remove obstacles and make progress on the path.

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Great Heart Advice from the Tibetan Masters

A very practical and illuminating selection of heart advice from the Tibetan Masters. Of particular interest to anyone on the Mahayana path.

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Invaluable

A beautiful guiding light on the path. Filled with subtle but profound wisdom. Wonderfully read, this is an engaging listen.

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A beautiful listen

Another beautiful listen full of thoughtful and inspiring words. The perfect narrator always helps .

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Inspiring!

If you are looking to increase your wisdom and disentangle yourself from everyday worries and self inflicted issues, this book is a great starting point!

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Beautiful Words of Buddhist Masters

Wish words, you could listen again and again and learn more each and everytime. I recommend this book to any person studying and practicing Buddhism.

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this is a great book, but will have to revisit.

this is a great book, and is set out in a distinctive format. the depth of knowledge in this is incredible. this is my forth book on Buddhist teachings, but so far the best. I am so impressed but will have to listen again and again to understand the relationship between the path and my own.

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Digging deep

It is all Chinese to me but I am trying. Dharma is my ultimate goal. Thank you the offer for a wisdom.

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Wonderful profound Heart advice

This collection has been put together with great care and devotion. It brings together advice from many great masters. Well read . A book I often return to -as with all teachings it’s our responsibility to reflect and integrate them into our lives. From start to finish inspiring life changing heart advice. Priceless!

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There are better ways to learn of Buddhism

It is an interesting topic and I have taken part in teachings by multiple lamas, but the back and forth between author and countless quotes make it exhausting to listen to this audio book.

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Hard going 🤦‍♀️

Was difficult for me to grasp. I got the general idea and realise I will never be a Buddist but I'm on the right track for becomming a good person 👍

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