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Lessons of the Lotus:
Practical Spiritual Teachings of
a Traveling Buddhist Monk
by Bhante Y. Wimala
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"Bhante Wimala's heartfelt concern for the suffering
and the simple remedies he draws from the Buddha's teachings
will be a source of strength for everyone confused by the
pressures of modern life."
- From the Forward by His Holiness The
Dalai Lama
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Synopsis:
An introduction to Buddhism for those looking
for daily encounters with spirituality, "Lessons Of The Lotus"
combines the simplicity of Thich Nhat Hahn with the wisdom and
humor of Jack Kornfield. Through chapters on karma, transitory
death, giving, and relationships, among others, Wimala introduces
readers to the practicality and beauty of Buddhism, infusing each
topic with his humor and strikingly resonant message of peace.
A guide for people who are searching for spirituality,
Lessons of the Lotus helps readers find their individual
paths by exploring the nature of spirituality with ways of making
it relevant to their daily lives.
These ways include specific meditations, mind-body
techniques, visualizations, and reflections. Beyond a rich resource
of spiritual practice, this book helps people bring the fruits
of their spiritual growth to their relationships, careers, and
other aspects of living. Through numerous examples, readers see
how the insight, patience, love, understanding, and peace of their
practice can touch their daily lives and transform them forever.
Each chapter includes a section called "Ask Yourself"
that is designed to stimulate reflection on the topic and invite
the reader to participate actively in defining their spirituality.
Specific chapters cover topics such as karma, transitory death,
giving, and relationships with family and loved ones.
The Lotus, Bhante Wimala points out, through
rising from mud and murky water, blossoms into a beautiful flower.
Through his inspirational writing, Wimala encourages us to follow
the example of the lotus by growing through our own pain, delusions
and fear to discover the pure and brilliant lotus within ourselves.
Opening each chapter with thought-provoking questions and a brief
mediation, Wimala invites you to quiet your mind and open your
heart to a new way of looking at yourself and the world around
you that will change your life forever.
Lessons of
the Lotus has also
been published in 6 other countries. |
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Paperback, 288 pages
Published by Bantam Books
Publication date: December 1, 1997
Dimensions (in inches): 0.61 x 8.24 x 5.25
ISBN: 0553378554 |
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