How to Free Your Mind
Author | : Thubten Chodron |
Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
Total Pages | : 271 |
Release | : 2013-07-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780834828957 |
ISBN-13 | : 0834828952 |
Rating | : 4/5 (952 Downloads) |
Download or read book How to Free Your Mind written by Thubten Chodron and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tara, the feminine embodiment of enlightened activity, is a Buddhist deity whose Tibetan name means "liberator," signaling her ability to free beings from the delusion and ignorance that keep them trapped in ever-recurring patterns of negativity. She embodies a challenge, but one that is profoundly nurturing: to transform our minds and become like her, reflecting the tranquility, compassion, and wisdom that make her so beautiful. Thubten Chodron describes a simple meditation on Tara, explaining its benefits and its application to daily life. She also presents two well-loved praises—"Homage to the Twenty-one Taras" and "A Song of Longing for Tara, the Infallible"—together with reflections on their meanings for modern practitioners.