The first volume in a multi-volume collection presenting the Dalai Lama’s comprehensive explanation of the Buddhist path.His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been publicly teaching Buddhism for decades. This series collects his presentations of every step of the path to enlightenment; compiled and coauthored by one of his chief Western disciples; the American nun Thubten Chodron. The Buddha wanted his students to investigate; to see for themselves whether what he said were true. As a student of the Buddha; the Dalai Lama promotes the same spirit of investigation; and as the rich tradition of the Buddha makes its way into new lands and cultures; His Holiness has recognized that new approaches are needed to allow seekers in the West to experience the relevance of the liberating message in their own lives. Such an approach cannot assume listeners are free from doubt and already have faith in Buddhism’s basic tenets. The Library of Wisdom and Compassion series; therefore; starts from the universal human wish for happiness and presents the dynamic nature of the mind. This first volume also provides a wealth of reflections on Buddhist history and fundamentals; contemporary issues; and the Dalai Lama’s own personal experiences. It stands alone as an introduction to Buddhism; but it also provides a foundation for the systematic illumination of the path in the volumes to come. The Library of Wisdom and Compassion collects the Dalai Lama’s decades of presentations of every step of the path to enlightenment. It has been compiled and coauthored by one of his chief Western disciples; the American nun Thubten Chodron.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Complex Clarity in multiple voices supports understandingBy Cynthia R. NietfeldMaybe its because I was still unsettled from a visit to Israel/Palestine some years ago; maybe its the re-connection after decades with my friend and the book's author; Caryn; maybe its because several lively voices tell this story with the complexity and clarity needed in these times...I was intrigued by the blend of history through personal story and data; blended into warm present-day Kansas relationships.Like the needle in Lou Frydman's foot; the Nazi era and its Holocaust stays with us – no matter where we live; no matter our religion or ethnicity. We need resources like Needle in the Bone to learn how to talk about this global trauma through inherited gut judgments. We need to practice honoring stories so that we can hold each others' gaze until human needs for understanding and safety are satisfied.I recommend this book to people who challenge themselves to face difficult truths so we can lean into the future with hope that we too can live with courage and resilience; and share our stories with friends.--Thea Nietfeld0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent reading!By GramsWell researched and beautifully written by Kansas poet-laureat Caryn Miriam-Goldberg; this book gives first-hand accounts of survival from two men--one a Polish Jew who survived several concentration camps and death marches after losing his extended family in the Holocaust; and a gutsy Polish resistance fighter who also survived death marches. Both narrowly escaped death and eventually moved to the United States where years later they met and became best friends. An excellent book to add to one's collection of books about the Holocaust.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Interesting readBy Kate LeMastersKept reviewing data- dates- facts!Very interesting and appreciated author's devotion to historical accuracy. A good read for all generations.
