| View Larger Image | Universal Compassion: Transforming Your Life Through Love and Compassion | Paperbackby Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Tharpa Publications | | Edition: | 4th Edition | | Page Count: | 240 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 01, 2002 | | Sales Rank: | 594,331th |
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Product Description
The heart of Buddha’s teachings is unconditional love and compassion. In this inspired explanation of the popular Buddhist poem Training the Mind in Seven Points, Geshe Kelsang reveals powerful and far-reaching methods for us to develop these altruistic states. Ancient meditative techniques that have been tried and tested for centuries are brought alive and made relevant to our everyday experiences. Also included is a practical and uplifting explanation of how we can transform our day-to-day living – including even the most demanding and difficult conditions – into opportunities for personal and spiritual development. By pointing the way to an unchanging freedom and happiness, this immensely readable book challenges us to grow, and will have a remarkable impact on our life. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 10 reviews)
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Excellent, Authoritative Instructions by Rob (Texas)  5 Stars
August 28, 2009
I have read many books on Buddhism and found many to be obscure and difficult to understand. I loved reading many of them but still did not gain an understanding I was hoping for. Those commentaries authored by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso are more lucid and clear than any I have previously read. I have come to understand more about the Buddhist path to Enlightenment from his texts than any others.
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The Content was not what I expected by T. Hobby (Fort Davis, TX United States)  2 Stars
July 05, 2009
I read about two chapters and tossed it; as it was not what I expected or wanted. It did not tell my very much at all about compassion, although that is the title of the book. Its just another Far East book that said little of interest to me.
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The key to fulfillment. by Nick Kedev (Portland, OR) 5 Stars
November 09, 2008
This book does wonders for your life by giving you access to an inexhaustible fuel source, that will help you create massive abundance in your life -- from the inside out. At least, that has been my experience.
About 2 years ago, I started down the road of "achievement & success" with Tony Robbins as my fuel and motivator. This was going well for a while, but I couldn't help but feel a bit of a shallowness some time down the road. Then, something spectacular happened -- I bumped into eastern philosophy/religion.
Having no previous spiritual beliefs because of my highly logical/scientific nature, I dismissed all esoteric/religious systems and beliefs as vehicles of control created by those in power, long ago.
Then, I came across an amazing documentary, "What The Bleep Do We Know?" This introduced me to quantum physics and the power of thought. This was a bridge from science to the tip of the spiritual iceberg. Later, this was further supported by Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth".
That ended up leading me into a deep fascination and study of Buddhism & Taoism. I was drawn to these mainly because of their freedom and philosophical nature. Unfortunately, this only made the shallow feeling in my heart grow.
Now, I was finally conscious of where this came from. All of my desires revolved around a "me," which didn't really exist independent of all else in existence. This ended up leaving my in limbo (or, spiritual winter, as some call it) for some months to come. I had no desire and no worries, but also, no life in me.
This book helped me get out of that. By shifting my focus from "me" to "we" by using the tools in this book, I have made a real and powerful shift, that has cleared up so much confusion, unhappiness, and shallowness in my life.
Now, my life is flowering faster and faster with more color, beauty, and joy.
That has been my experience. I hope my story will be of benefit.
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Excellent Book! by boo-koo (Miami, FL USA) 5 Stars
September 30, 2008
I have read different commentaries to "Training the Mind in 7 Points" and this is by far the best one.
I like "Poor Richard's Almanac" by Benjamin Franklin with the cliches like "A Penny saved is a penny earned" and "Fish and visitors begin to stink after 3 days"
Well "Training the Mind in 7 Points" is the buddhist version of "Poor Richard's Almanac" with cliches
This is a commentary to Training the Mind in 7 Points where all the cliches are broken down and explained. I love this author's books because I am from the United States and Kelsang Gyatso explains things in a way that Americans can understand.
EDIT (5/26/2009): I have read thousands of books in my life (yes I am a big nerd) and I can say unequivocally that this is my favorite book in my entire life.
And I have read almost all of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's books but if you put these instructions into practice your life will be so incredibly happy and joyful. And you will make so many friends because people will respect you and love you for your "newly-acquired" delightful personality.
It will certainly make you a dream boyfriend or girlfriend to somebody.
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Universal Compassion by J. Woodman (Naples, FL USA) 5 Stars
May 16, 2008
I have gleaned a ton of wisdom and learn a lot about myself every time I read Gyatso's words.
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