Stages of Meditation

<b>An accessible translation of the ancient classic handbook on Buddhist meditation by Kamalashila--with commentary from everyone's favorite Buddhist teacher the Dalai Lama</b> <p/> Based upon the middle section of the <i>Bhavanakrama</i> by Kamalashila--a translation of which is included--this is the most extensive commentary given by the Dalai Lama on this concise but important meditation handbook. It is a favorite text of the Dalai Lama and he often takes the opportunity to give teachings on it to audiences throughout the world. In his words This text can be like a key that opens the door to all other major Buddhist scriptures. <p/> Topics include the nature of mind how to develop compassion and loving-kindness calm abiding wisdom and how to establish a union of calm abiding and special insight.