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Training in Compassion

Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong
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A prominent Zen teacher offers a "direct, penetrating, and powerful" perspective on a popular mind training practice of Tibetan Buddhism (Rick Hanson, author ofBuddha's Brain) Lojong is the Tibetan Buddhist practice of working with short phrases (called "slogans") to generatebodhichitta, the heart and mind of enlightened compassion. With roots tracing back to the 900 A.D., the practice has gained more Western adherents over the past two decades, partly due to the influence of American Buddhist teachers like Pema Ch dr n. Its effectiveness and accessibility have moved the practice out of its Buddhist context and into the lives of non-Buddhists across the world. It's in this spirit that Norman Fischer offers his unique, Zen-based commentary on the Lojong. Though traditionally a practice of Tibetan Buddhism, the power of the Lojong extends to other Buddhist traditions-and even to other spiritual traditions as well. As Fischer explores the 59 slogans through a Zen lens, he shows how people from a range of faiths and backgrounds can use Lojong to generate the insight, resilience, and compassion they seek.

Author Biography:

Norman Fischer is Senior Dharma Teacher at San Francisco Zen Center, where he was abbot from 1995 to 2000, and he is currently the director of the Everyday Zen Foundation, which is dedicated to bringing the Zen perspective to the world outside Zen, including to Christian and Jewish religious settings. He is a highly regarded poet and translator, and his numerous books include Opening to You- Zen-Inspired Translations of the Psalms, Taking Our Places- The Buddhist Path to Truly Growing Up, and Sailing Home- Using Homer's Odyssey to Navigate Life's Perils and Pitfalls.
Release date NZ
January 8th, 2013
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
176
Dimensions
141x214x12
ISBN-13
9781611800401
Product ID
20371366

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