
The Power of an Open Question
The Buddha's Path to Freedom
$30.99
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2013
Summary
By telling the story of the Buddha’s awakening, Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel shows us that by contemplating hard questions, and by not simply rejecting seeming contradictions in his experience, the Buddha became enlightened. She shows how this method can lead spiritual seekers to their own answers today.
“A bold, playful, and invigorating” look at how asking challenging questions-without expectations-can lead Buddhist practitioners to powerful spiritual insights.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781590309278 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1590309278 |
| Author: | Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, Dzigar Kongtrul |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2013 |
| Weight: | 159g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 9mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“A bold, playful, and invigorating book about the Buddha’s most important and subtle teachings.”—Pema Chödrön, author of Taking the Leap “The reader will harvest the fruit of Elizabeth’s mature humility.”—Dzongsar Khyentse, author of What Makes You Not a Buddhist “Elizabeth Namgyel has written a totally accessible book, one which shows tremendous depth of understanding.”—Diana J. Mukpo, author of Dragon Thunder “Personal and insightful. Mattis-Namgyel writes with the clarity and grace one hopes for from such a dedicated student of Buddhist tradition.”—Library Journal “Mattis-Namgyel understands her Western readers. She reaches out gently to them, with compassion born of twenty-five years of Buddhist practice. She knows the questions that readers need answered. She anticipates the challenges that will arise for them as they attempt to drastically change their mindsets. Reading this book is a beautiful experience on the journey in search of enlightenment.”—New Age Retailer “Mattis-Namgyel’s book guides us on a provocative, playful, and spiritually-enriching journey of contemplation.”—The Messenger “An edifying examination of openness.”—Spirituality & Practice
About The Author
Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel
Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel is the wife of Tibetan Buddhist master Dzigar Kongtr l and the editor of two of his books (It’s Up to You and Light Comes Through). She has studied and practiced in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for twenty-five years under his guidance and completed years of solitary retreat. As a Buddhist teacher, she leads weekend retreats throughout the United States and Europe.
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