Refining Gold: Stages in Buddhist Contemplative Practice (Book 8 - Core Teachings of Dalai Lama)

Refining Gold: Stages in Buddhist Contemplative Practice (Book 8 - Core Teachings of Dalai Lama) Paperback – 20 Aug. 2019 by Dalai Lama (Author).

One of the latest additions to the Core Teachings of the Dalai Lama series, Refining Gold explains, in clear and direct language, foundational instructions for attaining enlightenment.

In this extensive teaching, the Dalai Lama beautifully elucidates the meaning of the path to enlightenment through his own direct spiritual advice and personal reflections. Based on a very famous Tibetan text, this teaching presents in practical terms the essential instructions for the attainment of enlightenment. Its direct approach and lucid style make Refining Gold one of the most accessible introductions to Tibetan Buddhism ever published. His discourse draws out the meaning of the Third Dalai Lama's famous Essence of Refined Gold as he speaks directly to the reader, offering advice, personal reflections, and scriptural commentary. He says in practical terms what the student must do to attain enlightenment.

Product details

• Format Paperback | 240 pages
• Dimensions 152 x 229 x 20.32mm | 362.87g
• Publication date 20 Aug 2019
• Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc
• Publication City/Country Boston, United States
• Language English
• ISBN10 1611807336
• ISBN13 9781611807332