An Open Heart: Practicing Compassion in Everyday Life

An Open Heart: Practicing Compassion in Everyday Life

by DALAI LAMA XIV

208 pages· 2005· ISBN 9780316989794
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How does one actually become a compassionate person? What are the mechanisms by which a selfish heart is transformed into a generous heart? The Dalai Lama's teachings on this essential subject, drawn from talks he delivered during his epochal visit to America in 1999, form the basis of this universally appealing book.

Author Biography: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, was recognized at the age of two as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama. As Tibet's leader-in-exile, he has worked tirelessly not only on behalf of the Tibetan people, but as a voice for human rights worldwide.

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    How does the Dalai Lama’s definition of compassion differ from common cultural assumptions of pity or mere sympathy, and how did this distinction challenge your own understanding?

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    In what ways does the book suggest we can cultivate an open heart toward people who deeply frustrate or oppose us, and how realistic is this practice in daily life?

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    The text emphasizes that transforming a selfish heart into a generous one requires intentional mental training. What specific mental habits or shifts does the Dalai Lama propose we adopt?

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