Chodron, Thubten
Cultivating a Compassionate Heart: Yoga Method of Chenrezig
- ISBN 13:
- 9781559392426
- author:
- Chodron, Thubten
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Snow Lion Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 155
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 228mm
- Genre:
- Buddhism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Chenrezig, Tibet's patron deity and embodiment of compassion, offers a profound contemplative gateway to cultivating compassion. In "Cultivating a Compassionate Heart", American-born nun Ven. Thubten Chodron elucidates the Tibetan Buddhist yoga of Chenrezig with clarity and authority. The book begins with the Thousand-Armed Chenrezig visualization and preliminary prayers, providing a solid foundation for this extraordinary practice. Thubten Chodron's explanations draw on both scriptural and oral teachings, making them eminently practical and authoritative. This comprehensive commentary covers the theoretical underpinnings of the Chenrezig sadhana, offering a knowledgeable and extensive exploration of this powerful practice. Through her clear and engaging writing, Thubten Chodron guides readers through the various concepts that make up the Chenrezig sadhana, providing a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of compassion.