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In this book, he explains as practical instructions the complete path to enlightenment, based on his deep experience gained from a lifetime spent in meditation. With this new edition, the author has added inspiring heartfelt advice on how to engage successfully in daily meditation, as well as instructions that clarify important aspects of spiritual practice. \"We can see and find the sun of the supreme happiness of enlightenment from The Mirror of Dharma. How fortunate we are.\"-Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche This practical guide includes: Essential insights on the advice from Je Tsongkhapa's heart called The Three Principal Aspects of the Path to Enlightenment How we can use the Request to the Lord of All Lineages prayer to contemplate and meditate on all the stages of the path of both Sutra and Tantra How to train in the meditation practice of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion A special presentation of the practice of the stages of the path to enlightenment, known as Lamrim","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56308695040373,"sku":"9781913105006","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781913105006_7684d5a1-3ec8-4034-b817-2c912395ff34.jpg?v=1786030978"},{"product_id":"9781906665487","title":"What Is Meditation?","description":"We know from our own experience that when our mind is peaceful we are happy all the time, even if our external conditions are poor, but when our mind is not peaceful we are not happy, even if our external conditions are excellent. 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The Buddhism for Children series invites children to make a journey of self-discovery and self-improvement to help them realize their full potential. The purpose is not to convert them to Buddhism but simply to show how everyone, Buddhist or non-Buddhist, can learn something from the teachings of Buddha. These books address the reader in a mature fashion, using the life and teachings of Buddha as a basis for exploring many of the issues and concerns that confront children today. 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