Awakening the Mind: Basic Buddhist Meditations

by Geshe Namgyal Wangchen

The profoundly effective methods of meditation presented in Awakening the Mind have helped people overcome their problems for centuries. Based on the teachings of the Tibetan saint Tsong Khapa, these techniques help replace depression, anger, and other forms of mental pain with tranquility, compassion, and wisdom.

Genres: Buddhism

263 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1995

Reviews

[Nicolai · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meditation methods using buddhism as a guide..
Based on teachings of the Tibetan saint Tsong Khapa. Author was born in Tibet in 1934 and was educated at Drepung Monastic University. He fled Chinese occupation in 1959 and taught in London.

Guidance on how to erradicate internal suffering and give your mind the discipline to end a cycle - one that you probably fed & allowed to grow for years! Ha!
"When the origin of desire & attachment is extinguished there is no longer clinging to transitory pleasure."

The book is broken down in parts:

part one: basic requirements for meditation practice
part two: meditations on the initial level in inner development
part three: mediation on the medium level of inner development
part four:medication on the high level of inner development
part five: the 6 perfections