Rinpoche's new book : Key to Awareness

Momentary happiness is akin to a wind-borne cherry blossom

which, when held in your palm, brings a brisk sense of delight,

yet quickly withers. It is also akin to a snowflake floating

down from the snow mountain, falling into flames. It is even

more like a silver burst of fireworks which, though splendid,

immediately fades away.

Someone with wisdom behaves differently than the average

person, possessing special insight into the myriad things

of this world, especially in moments of happiness and

complacency, or when treated preferentially. In such moments,

someone possessed of meditative stillness and wisdom will be

even more vigilant of their degree of awareness from moment

to moment. This is because when one has the upper hand,

meditative stillness must be maintained at all times; a task,

however, which is much more difficult than remaining calm

and collected when problems arise as usual, filling the mind

with worry. (an excerpt from Shang Rinpoche's new book)

In 2013, author Shang Rinpoche began writing daily articles online touching on issues related to everyday life. Many of these articles were repeatedly reposted on hundreds of Chinese-language Buddhist websites. This volume is a compilation of the most consequential of these pieces, interspersed with the works of the 20th-century pioneering Asian photojournalist Lang Jingshan.

Shang Rinpoche has been spreading Buddhist teachings for more than 30 years to students in 25 countries. His talented writing and storytelling style pragmatically weaves Buddhism into everyday life, inspiring readers to look for the key to awareness in their own lives.

This book contains advice on:
- facing difficulties in everyday situations
- how to cultivate a positive attitude
- love and relationships
- developing patience
- Buddhist foundational concepts

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9869186084
• ISBN-13: 978-9869186087

Bhagavan Publishing Limited