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The Heart of Compassion
- The Thirty-Seven Verses on the Practice of a Bodhisattva
- Narrated by: John Telfer
- Length: 8 hrs
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Summary
What would be the practical implications of caring more about others than about yourself? This is the radical theme of this extraordinary set of instructions, a training manual composed in the 14th century by the Buddhist hermit Ngulchu Thogme, here explained in detail by one of the great Tibetan Buddhist masters of the 20th century, Dilgo Khyentse.
In the Mahayana tradition, those who have the courage to undertake the profound change of attitude required to develop true compassion are called bodhisattvas. Their great resolve - to consider others’ needs as paramount, and thus to attain enlightenment for the sake of all living creatures - carries them beyond the limits imposed by the illusions of “I” and “mine,” culminating in the direct realization of reality, transcending dualistic notions of self and other.
This classic text presents ways that we can work with our own hearts and minds, starting wherever we find ourselves now, to unravel our small-minded preoccupations and discover our own potential for compassion, love, and wisdom. Many generations of Buddhist practitioners have been inspired by these teachings, and the great masters of all traditions have written numerous commentaries.
Dilgo Khyentse’s commentary is probably his most extensive recorded teaching on Mahayana practice.
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- Nick payton
- 09-05-21
Loved this total transmission from a master
buddism isn't a religion its a way of finding the truth, away of understanding the huamn conditions
A finger pointing at the moon, for some see the finger some look at the moon others see the space in between all objects
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- Christopher Sills
- 23-10-23
An incredible book
A book for all Buddhists from one of the most powerful masters. Also for anyone who really says to know the Buddhist path in this time of delusion. Beautiful. Poetic. And EXTREMELY powerful. Om Ah Hum
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- Mick E
- 07-10-22
Wonderful heart advice for aspiring Bodhisattvas
Great to have this on audible! One of the greatest Tibetan masters gives profound and practical instructions on the practice of compassion. Emaho!
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- Anonymous User
- 30-06-22
No practical advice
Just someone bragging about how kind he is, telling you stories about the kind acts he did. “Then he helped a poor old woman!”
What a hero, you will learn nothing if compassion, or spirituality. Just bragging and bragging. Don’t waste your credit on this, unless you just wanna listen to someone brag about their kindness.
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- Tout en chantant
- 03-09-23
Very alien
First of all, Shambala pl could have stretched themselves a little with the audio presentation: the whole 6 hours worth of commentary lumped in one single track!
Then the text itself is full of uncanny deeds and weird names. And to top it all up it is also riddled with ‘he’, ‘him’, ‘his’, ‘king’, ‘kings’, etc Too much testosterone for my liking, thank you.
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