How to See Yourself As You Really Are by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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Book Reviews of How to See Yourself As You Really Are
Book Review: A master of explanation
Summary: 5 Stars
After having gotten more deeply into the teachings I now realize what a master of explanation His Holiness is. All his books from simple to complex are amazing in the way they sense the confusion in us and answer our questions as we go. In other words, he can tailor his teachings to all levels. THIS book is easy to understand And yet covers the deeper more complex truths. IT is only a start. I am reading everything I can get by him but especially his treatises on the Dharma. This is a small book, easy to read and go back over, and carry in your bag. He is an amazing teacher. I did not realize how clear he is until I read harder books then hear him go over and over again the same things in a million different ways until we get it. Any book by him is a great blessing to have the grace to read.Book Review: Mindfulness heals
Summary: 5 Stars
The Dalai Lama is such a down-to-earth person with such compassion for people - something truly refreshing. Here he introduces us to the human struggle between the conditioned world of thoughts, memories and perceptions in which we spend most of our lives, and a totally different way of being as the unconditioned space that contains all. We are not our thoughts or even our emotions although we act as if we were over and over again, and this is the origin of our suffering. It is only through the path of mindfulness and waking up that we can break free from this illusional world of habitual reactivity we call self or ego. I also recommend 'The Path of Mindfulness Meditation' available through Amazon.Book Review: Excellent - One of my favorites!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book explains, in direct and very precise language, the Buddhist teachings of impermanence and selflessness and provides meditation instrucions for personally generating these insights. One warning: Even in this clear and precise language, these teachings can sometimes be confusing and are very intricate. That's probably why this entire book is devoted to just a few concepts. It just spirals deeper and deeper to the core of Buddhist thought. This is sure to become a classic, as I cannot imagine a better explanation, and the practices are very accessible yet invaluable.Book Review: Great for beginners or anyone
Summary: 5 Stars
As a beginner in Buddhism, this was the first Buddhist book that I read. Before reading this, I had heard of many ways of Buddhist thought through small online writings, but His Holiness' 'How to See Yourself As You Really Are' truly helped me to gain a more meaningful understanding of impermanence, dependent arising, and compassion.
I suggest anyone new to Buddhism and still confused read this book.
Also, I'm currently reading His Holiness' 'The Way to Freedom' and I feel as if It's the perfect thing to read along with 'How to See Yourself As You Really Are'.
Book Review: A Lightbulb Book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is incredibly good and insightful. I love to read it while sitting outside with a glass of herbal tea. It is one of those books where every sentence you read sets off a lightbulb in your head. The Dalai Lama is a very smart and funny individual and it shines through in this book. Any time I need to find peace or reduce needless stress I turn to this book first and it works everytime. Life is too short not to read this book, I only wish the whole world felt as he did. Imagine all the people living for today...