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Introduction and Encouragement

This eBook Modern Buddhism – The Path of Compassion and Wisdom, in three volumes, is being distributed freely at the request of the author Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The author says: "Through reading and practicing the instructions given in this book, people can solve their daily problems and maintain a happy mind all the time." So that these benefits can pervade the whole world, Geshe Kelsang wishes to give this eBook freely to everyone.

We would like to request you to please respect this precious Dharma book, which functions to free living beings from suffering permanently. If you continually read and practice the advice in this book, eventually your problems caused by anger, attachment and ignorance will cease.

Please enjoy this special gift from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, who dedicates: "May everyone who reads this book experience deep peace of mind, and accomplish the real meaning of human life."

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Library Journal - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso “is a prolific and respected author,” and in Modern Buddhism, “he again presents the thought of the Buddha in an especially accessible manner.” Gyatso's 21st book is “elegantly stated” and “a delight.”

Booklist Magazine - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso “illuminates the very heart of Buddhist thought and practice.”

Spirituality & Health - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a “highly respected meditation master and scholar of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition.”

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About Modern Buddhism

Modern Buddhism is perfectly suited for inspiring those seeking solutions within Buddhism to problems of everyday life, as well as for encouraging practitioners of all faiths to deepen their understanding and practice of the spiritual path.

This book reveals how to build a foundation for the spiritual path, how to progress on that path and how to complete it. With compassion and wisdom we can solve all our daily problems and accomplish the real meaning of our human life, and like two wings of a bird they will enable us to reach enlightenment quickly.

 

 

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Modern Buddhism - The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 1 Sutra

Volume 1 Sutra explains how to practise basic Buddhist compassion and wisdom in daily life.

Covering topics such as What is Buddhism?, Buddhist Faith, The Preciousness of our Human Life, What does our Death Mean?, What is Karma?, The Four Noble Truths and Training in Love and Compassion, this volume shows how we can transform our lives, improve our relationships with others and look behind appearances to see the way things really are.

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Modern Buddhism - The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 1 Sutra

Modern Buddhism - The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 2 Tantra

Volume 2 Tantra explains how to practise Buddha's profound Tantric teachings – the quick path to enlightenment.

Covering topics such as The Preciousness of Tantra, The Tantra of Generation Stage and Completion Stage, and How to Meditate on the Central Channel, Indestructible Drop and Indestructible Wind and Mind, this volume shows how, through sincere practice, we can fulfil our compassionate wish and attain full enlightenment in this life.

The book Modern Buddhism is also available to purchase from Tharpa Publications

 

Modern Buddhism - The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 2 Tantra

Modern Buddhism - The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 3 Prayers for Daily Practice

Volume 3 Prayers for Daily Practice presents a collection of prayers for our daily practice of Sutra and Tantra, including Liberating Prayer, Prayers for Meditation, The Yoga of Buddha Heruka and Avalokiteshvara Sadhana. A Glossary, Bibliography and contact information is also provided.

Through practising these prayers regularly we can develop and maintain compassion and wisdom in our daily life, and swiftly fulfil our human potential.

The book Modern Buddhism is also available to purchase from Tharpa Publications

 

Modern Buddhism - The Path of Compassion and Wisdom - Volume 3 Prayers for Daily Practice