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A prominent Zen teacher offers a “direct, penetrating, and powerful” perspective on a popular mind training practice of Tibetan Buddhism (Rick Hanson, author of Buddha’s Brain)
Lojong is the Tibetan Buddhist practice of working with short phrases (called “slogans”) to generate bodhichitta, the heart and mind of enlightened compassion. With roots tracing back to the 900 A.D., the practice has gained more Western adherents over the past two decades, partly due to the influence of American Buddhist teachers like Pema Chödrön. Its effectiveness and accessibility have moved the practice out of its Buddhist context and into the lives of non-Buddhists across the world.
It’s in this spirit that Norman Fischer offers his unique, Zen-based commentary on the Lojong. Though traditionally a practice of Tibetan Buddhism, the power of the Lojong extends to other Buddhist traditions—and even to other spiritual traditions as well. As Fischer explores the 59 slogans through a Zen lens, he shows how people from a range of faiths and backgrounds can use Lojong to generate the insight, resilience, and compassion they seek.
Publisher : Shambhala; Later Printing Used edition (January 8, 2013)
Language : English
Paperback : 176 pages
ISBN-10 : 1611800404
ISBN-13 : 978-1611800401
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.47 x 0.42 x 8.5 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They appreciate the author’s clear writing style and profound words. The book provides a useful framework for daily practice and helps renew their spirits. Readers describe it as an accessible, practical way to study Lojong. They appreciate the humor and down-to-earth presentation of the slogans.
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