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Joyful Path of Good Fortune: The Complete Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (Paperback)

by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (Author) "The great Buddhist monastic universities of Nalanda and Vikramashila each developed their own discourse style ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 640 pages
  • Publisher: Tharpa Publications; 2nd Revised edition edition (31 Dec 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0948006463
  • ISBN-13: 978-0948006463
  • Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 13.7 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 283,400 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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'Geshe Kelsang Gyatso both delights in and has a profound insight into the entire range of the teachings of Buddha. Difficult technical points are rendered into pleasantly readable prose, and the text as a whole is both absorbing and illuminating.' - Tibetan Review 'This book is invaluable.' - World Religions


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We all have the potential for self-transformation, and a limitless capacity for the growth of good qualities, but to fulfil this potential we need to know what to do along every stage of our spiritual journey. With this book, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. With extraordinary clarity, he presents all Buddha's teachings in the order in which they are to be practised, enriching his explanation with stories and illuminating analogies. Following these practical instructions, we shall come to experience for ourselves the joy that arises from making progress on a clear and structured path that leads to full enlightenment.

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17 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Very systematic approach, but often heavy and murky, 12 Mar 2000
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I look forward to reading other books about Buddhism! This is not a good book for someone just beginning to read about Buddhism. It is extremely systematic, but the writing is too often heavy and murky, with some concepts mentioned, without a helpful explanation of the concept. The author divides everything into parts: "This is in 4 parts, that is in 8 parts" etc. etc. Over 600 pages of that style wore me down, in all honesty. Some nice passages, but I would have preferred more explanation of some concepts, and a more inspiring writing style. This reads like an American Army training manual. Not a good book to start with.
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27 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An important guide and study book, 24 Sep 2001
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This is an important book for Buddhists and those interested in becoming Buddhists. It is a practical manual on how to change your life and your attitude to life. But a note of caution: It is heavy going if you try to read the book without any guidance. The New Kadampa Tradition offer courses both at their meditation centres and via correspondence. The courses are based on the book and will help you progress to enlightenment (hopefully!).
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21 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, 20 Jan 2001
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I have been a student of meditation and eastern religion and philosophy for a while now but this is the first time I have come across such a comprehensive text on buddhist meditation, practice and philosophy. In this work the author presents a series of 21 meditations known as 'Lamrim' which is the main meditation practice of Kadampa Buddhists. The author also explains essential doctrines such as karma and emptiness in a very symtematic, clear manner. An essential text for those interested on eastern practices in general and Tibetan buddhism in particular.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Lam Rim Guide
Extraordinarily detailed and learned step by step guide to the Lam rim teachings. It takes you through all the meditations in order and gives guidance as how to meditate on each... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars I miss some important points in the book
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Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's explanation of Lamrim is extraordinarily clear. The strict, logical and eloquent use of English enable the reader to gain unmistaken understanding... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
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