Dharma Paths

By Khenpo Karthar

Book Overview

Since its initial publication, Dharma Paths has quietly gained a reputation as one of the most useful introductory texts on Tibetan Buddhism. Assuming no prior background or knowledge of Buddhist terminology, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche presents Buddhist ways of working with anxiety and frustration, the nature and development of love and compassion, and the profound methods of the vajrayana. The Four Noble Truths, taking refuge, and the Stages of the Path are concisely explained, and clear instructions for shamatha ("calm abiding") meditation are provided. Question-and-answer sections follow each chapter, anticipating common problems and addressing them in a direct, accessible style.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559393785
• ISBN13: 9781559393782
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Background

This book is very helpful if you are interested in learning the basics of Tibetan Buddhism. I knew nothing when I started reading and it goes step by step through all the many aspects of behaviors, concepts, and meditation. At the end of each section there is a Q & A type bit where it seems as if the editor was asking questions to Rinpoche. They are great questions because i found myself realizing that many of them were ones I had myself. It makes the book interactive and therefore only that much more facinating. A definate must have for anyone interested learning about Buddhism!