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Search for library items search for lists search for contacts. Based on the tibetan classic eight verses of training the mind lojong by geshe langri tangpa, and the commentary the new eight steps to happiness geshe kelsang gyatso, with kadampa teacher john jones. Loving kindness meditation from the buddha mindful happiness. This inspiring book explains how to meditate on eight beautiful verses that comprise one of buddhism s bestloved teachi. The buddhist way of loving kindness eight steps to happiness. A detailed and practical explanation of one of buddhism s bestloved teachings, eight verses of training the mind, by the great tibetan bodhisattva, langri tangpa. The new eight steps to happiness the buddhist way of loving kindness with gen kelsang suma.
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