TY - BOOK AU - Thubten Chodron, TI - Open heart, clear mind SN - 0937938874 : AV - BQ4165 .T48 1990 U1 - 294.3 20 PY - 1990/// CY - Ithaca, N.Y., USA PB - Snow Lion Publications KW - Buddhism KW - Doctrines KW - Spiritual life N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-216) N2 - An open heart is the dwelling place of compassion that extends toward all beings; a clear mind is the source of the penetrating wisdom of deep insight. Their union leads to the enlightened way of life that is at the heart of the spiritual path as taught by the Buddha. This practical introduction to the Buddha's teachings focuses on the application of Buddhist psychology to modern life. Thubten Chodron, an American Buddhist nun, presents the basic points of this path for understanding ourselves and improving the quality of our lives. Writing with warmth, humor, and easy-to-understand language, Chodron provides the fundamental points of the Buddha's teaching on transforming habitual attitudes and realizing our full human potential. - Adapted from Amazon UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1304/90041454-b.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1304/90041454-d.html ER -