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A unique combination of profound philosophical exploration and practical psychology. The first part of the book explains how Buddhist psychology is based on an understanding of the mind as a formless continuum that is related to, yet separate from, the physical body. Through understanding the nature of mind and the process of cognition, we can attain a lasting state of inner peace and joy that is independent of external circumstances. Part Two explains the many types of mind and shows how we can abandon those that harm us, while increasing those that lead to joy and freedom. Throughout the book Geshe Kelsang shows how we can apply this understanding of the mind toour daily meditation practice and everyday life.

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Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was born in Tibet and is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism. Living in the West since 1977, he is the author of a series of highly acclaimed books that transmit perfectly the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to our contemporary life. He has also founded over 300 Centres throughout the world for the study and practice of Mahayana Buddhism.

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Understanding The Mind is an explanation of the nature and functions of the mind from a Buddhist perspective. Part One explains how Buddhist psychology is based on an understanding of the mind as a formless continuum that is related to, yet separate from, the physical body. Through understanding the nature of the mind and the process of cognition we can attain a lasting state of inner peace and happiness that is independent of external circumstances. Part Two explains the many types of mind and shows how we can abandon those that harm us, while increasing those that lead to personal joy and fulfilment. Thought, Geshe Kelsang skillfully shows how we can apply our understanding of our mind to improve our daily life. -- Midwest Book Review

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  • PublisherTharpa Publications
  • Publication date1996
  • ISBN 10 0948006544
  • ISBN 13 9780948006548
  • BindingPaperback
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Edition number2
  • Number of pages320
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