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A Monk's Guide to Finding Joy: How to Train Your Mind and Transform Your Life
A profound and practical guide to uncovering your own wise mind and kind heart.
We all want to find happiness. But how do we go about it? In this easygoing and clear-sighted guide, celebrated Buddhist meditation and philosophy master Khangser Rinpoche provides us with down-to-earth advice on how to train our minds and find our own innate wisdom and kindness along the way. He helps us see the profound insight that is open to us all, and how it can awaken us to the truth of the way things are. This insight into the truth, and the practices that help you cultivate this awareness, transform suffering into wisdom and compassion—and ultimately joy.
A Monk's Guide to Finding Joy brings the ancient Tibetan mind training tradition into our twenty-first century lives. Through stories, real-life examples, reflections, and meditation practices—all told with warmth and humor—Khangser Rinpoche shows us how we can transform the suffering of our life into happiness. When we train the mind from within the context of our difficult emotions we can find true joy, just as the oyster transforms sand into a pearl.
We all want to find happiness. But how do we go about it? In this easygoing and clear-sighted guide, celebrated Buddhist meditation and philosophy master Khangser Rinpoche provides us with down-to-earth advice on how to train our minds and find our own innate wisdom and kindness along the way. He helps us see the profound insight that is open to us all, and how it can awaken us to the truth of the way things are. This insight into the truth, and the practices that help you cultivate this awareness, transform suffering into wisdom and compassion—and ultimately joy.
A Monk's Guide to Finding Joy brings the ancient Tibetan mind training tradition into our twenty-first century lives. Through stories, real-life examples, reflections, and meditation practices—all told with warmth and humor—Khangser Rinpoche shows us how we can transform the suffering of our life into happiness. When we train the mind from within the context of our difficult emotions we can find true joy, just as the oyster transforms sand into a pearl.
- GenresBuddhism
216 pages, Paperback
Published July 2, 2024
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Khangser Rinpoche
8 books6 followersHis Eminence Khangser Rinpoche was born in Kathmandu, Nepal, in May 1975. At five years of age, a search party positively identified him as the reincarnation of the seventh Khangser Rinpoche. He is one of three high lamas responsible for recognizing the rebirth of the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Khangser Rinpoche completed his preliminary study of Buddhist philosophy at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics in Dharamshala, India. He later went on to advanced Buddhist studies in sutra and tantra at Sera Jey Monastery and Gyuto Tantric Monastic University. It was there he earned the geshe lharampa degree and a doctorate degree in tantra, both with the highest honors in the top division. Khangser Rinpoche presently serves as vice abbot of Gyuto Monastery and as the founder and administrative head of Thangkar Dechen Choling Monastic Institute. This institute is both a monastery and a school, and generously provides food, housing, and education in both Dharma and contemporary Western curricula to over eighty young monks in Nepal. The entire student population comes from impoverished conditions, many of whom are orphans. Khangser Rinpoche has established many Dipkar centers around the globe, spearheading philanthropic efforts such as providing free food to those in need. He also established the Dipkar Vajrayana Institute to offer free Dharma education to all who wish to learn. Khangser Rinpoche is considered one of the great Buddhist teachers of the modern age. He has dedicated his entire life to providing spiritual medicine for what ails a broken spirit. He believes his mission is to help as many suffering beings as possible.
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March 11, 2025
A Monk’s Guide to Finding Joy is more than just a book—it’s a transformative guide to training the mind and cultivating true happiness. Drawing from the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism, H.E. Khangser Rinpoche presents profound teachings in a way that is both accessible and deeply impactful.
Rather than chasing fleeting moments of happiness, Rinpoche teaches how to develop inner resilience, mindfulness, and compassion. He skillfully explains complex concepts like impermanence, suffering, and selflessness in a way that resonates with modern readers. His words remind us that joy is not found in external circumstances but is cultivated from within.
As a student of Rinpoche, I deeply appreciate how this book mirrors his in-person teachings—clear, direct, and infused with warmth and humor. Whether you’re new to Buddhist philosophy or already on a spiritual path, this book offers practical tools and reflections to transform your perspective on life.
Highly recommended for meditators, spiritual seekers, and anyone looking to find lasting peace and fulfillment.
Rather than chasing fleeting moments of happiness, Rinpoche teaches how to develop inner resilience, mindfulness, and compassion. He skillfully explains complex concepts like impermanence, suffering, and selflessness in a way that resonates with modern readers. His words remind us that joy is not found in external circumstances but is cultivated from within.
As a student of Rinpoche, I deeply appreciate how this book mirrors his in-person teachings—clear, direct, and infused with warmth and humor. Whether you’re new to Buddhist philosophy or already on a spiritual path, this book offers practical tools and reflections to transform your perspective on life.
Highly recommended for meditators, spiritual seekers, and anyone looking to find lasting peace and fulfillment.
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