Dalai Lama's Little Book of Mysticism: The Essential Teachings

by Renuka Singh (Editor), Robert Thurman (Foreword), Dalai Lama XIV

Mysticism is popularly understood as becoming one with God or the Absolute. Here in this inspirational book are the Dalai Lama's thoughts on:

The nature and meaning of mysticism
How we can live lives infused with mystical experience
How mysticism can result in both personal and social change
The book consists of four sections that provide an accessible introduction to the Dalai Lama's core teachings on the mystical path:

Introduction
Quotations
Lecture on mysticism by the Dalai Lama
Glossary
This is a book for fans of His Holiness and anyone interested in developing a rich and meaningful inner life.

Genres: Philosophy, Spirituality, Buddhism

199 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2017

Reviews

[Baroness · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful little audiobook.

[Andrea Rampin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book that can make you rise your look every few lines to look out the window and think, potentially endlessly... just less detailed than I expected on the matter of mysticism. I'd suggest to have the paper version instead of an ebook, because it's one of those books you'll like to open again randomly when you see it on your shelf :)

[Lorraine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve read several of the books written by the Dalai Lama and I’ve cherished them all, so I was very surprised as I struggled through this and never really felt like I contacted with the material. Disappointed ☹️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not sure what I can say other than that "The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Mysticism: The Essential Teachings" was a really wonderful read. This was surprising as this is not the type of book that I would typically read and I an very glad that I did. I would have to recommend this to little book to everyone! I won this great book on GoodReads and like I do with most my wins I will be paying it forward by giving my win either to a friend or library to enjoy.

[ja.wojcik · Rating 2 out of 5]

2,5
Sporo ciekawych myśli, jednak jako jednej z pierwszych pozycji dotyczącej buddyzmu nie polecam. Zostawia za dużo pytań i niejasność.

Moje pierwsze skojarzenie „rozważania marka Aureliusza” jednak tamta pozycja zostawiała czytelnika z większą ilością tematów do przetrawiania i z satysfakcją intelektualną, ta zostawia jedynie z ciekawością, ale niczym ponadto.

[Bianca · Rating 3 out of 5]

'People have a right to choose their food from their spiritual basket'

What i appreciate from his Holiness' writings is the logical and rational behind the philosophy. The mysticism in Buddhism is not to accept without question but to research, explore and apply logic to Buddhist teachings.

[Siti · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some pointers on how to live the Bhuddist philosophy, but in need of further clarifications

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very insightful to Buddhism as whole and gives a lot for individuals, even non-Buddhists to think about themselves and their own world experiences.

[Subramanian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mind bending aphorisms and some impressive interpretations of ancient texts by HH The Dalai Lama. Expertly edited by Renuka Singh.

[Serena]

In compliance with FTC guidelines, I have won this book through the Goodreads Giveaways.

My Rating System:
* couldn't finish, ** wouldn't recommend, *** would recommend, **** would read again, ***** have read again.