Freeing the Heart and Mind: Introduction to the Buddhist Path

by Sakya Trizin, Khenpo Kalsang Gyaltsen (Editor), Ani Junga Chodron (Editor)

His Holiness Sakya Trizin, the head of the glorious Sakya lineage, one of the four primary schools of Tibetan Buddhism, presents here the essential Buddhist teachings of the four noble truths, universal compassion, and the proper motivation for practice. This book opens by sharing a private teaching His Holiness gave to a young newcomer seeking to understand this great master's spiritual heritage. His Holiness's advice inspires us to integrate the living power of these teachings into our daily lives.

Full of timeless wisdom, Freeing the Heart and Mind contains, in addition to this introduction, an explanation of the teaching Matchless Compassion by the Indian saint Virupa, and a selection of commentaries on the essential teaching called Parting from the Four Attachments. Developed as the first volume in a course of study for students of the Sakya tradition, it nonetheless stands alone as an excellent entry into the teachings of the Buddha.

Freeing the Heart and Mind includes a full-color photo insert of Sakya lineage masters.

Genres: Buddhism

184 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2011

Reviews

[Lightwhisper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another book I find very profound and precise to know more about buddhism,

[Dr. Jeffrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

most beneficial

This has helped me integrate key ideas and practices thru sachen’s lens. It is inspiring to connect so closely to the thought of the glorious sakya tradition!

[Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

A marvelous introduction on Sakya lineage and beautiful opening towards Lamdre