Foreword by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche:
"During Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche's life, he taught extensively, not only providing translation and commentary of Tibetan Buddhist texts, but also direct and spontaneous teachings that were very practical, and gave down-to-earth advice on how to do life better. Rinpoche gave advice on how we can review and manage our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world in such a way that can enhance our experience of life generally, and how we can more heroically face the many challenges life presents. How To Do Life is a collection of teachings given by the Traleg Rinpoche on topics such as love and relationships, understanding emotions, and working with depression and destructive emotions. Rinpoche provides a fresh approach to reviewing our experience, and explains the Buddhist perspective on building awareness and reducing suffering. It provides insights that can help us all Do Life better."
How To Do Life: A Buddhist Perspective,Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche; Shogam Publications; Paperback, 370 Pages, $29.95
Traleg Kyabgon (1955-2012) was the founder of E-Vam Institute, which is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. He taught extensively in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Southeast Asia, and is the author of such books as: Actuality of Being, Vajrayana: An Essential Guide to Practice, Desire: Why It Matters, Moonbeams of Mahamudra, and Karma: What It Is, What It Isn't and Why It Matters.
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CONTENTS: How To Do Life: A Buddhist Perspective
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Foreword by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
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Biography of Author Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
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xi
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Acknowledgements
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xiv
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Editor's Introduction
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Section One: Living a Fulfilling Life
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Chapter One
Right Vision, Big Vision
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Chapter Two
Relationship with Oneself and Positive Self-Image
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14
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Chapter Three
The Importance of Positive Thoughts
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27
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Chapter Four
Relationship with Others and a Meaningful Life
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40
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Chapter Five
Relationship with Reality
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54
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Section Two: Relationships in Everyday Life
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Chapter Six
Self-Knowledge and Relationships
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71
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Chapter Seven
Love
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94
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Chapter Eight
Witnessing Our Own Emotions
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111
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Chapter Nine
Intention, Expression, and Fluidity in Relationships
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116
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| Section Three: Emotions |
Chapter Ten
Emotions and Fixation |
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Chapter Eleven
Emotions, Self-Interest, and the Role of Judgment |
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Chapter Twelve
Omnipresent Mental Factors and the Primary and Secondary Emotions |
147 |
Chapter Thirteen
The Relationship Between Cognitive Activity and Emotional Experiences |
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Chapter Fourteen
Giving Rise to Positive Emotions |
171 |
Chapter Fifteen
The Support Structure of Emotions |
184 |
Chapter Sixteen
The Relationship Between Destructive Emotions and Our Thoughts |
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Chapter Seventeen
Overcoming Negative Tendencies |
209 |
Chapter Eighteen
Varying Approaches to Meditation |
223 |
Chapter Nineteen
Developing a Healthier Relationship to Depression |
239 |
Chapter Twenty
Depression and Courage |
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| Section Four: Happiness |
Chapter Twenty-One
Theories of Happiness--East and West |
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Chapter Twenty-Two
Happiness and Its Relationship to Suffering |
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Chapter Twenty-Three
Happiness and the Distance Between How Things Are and How They Appear |
283 |
Chapter Twenty-Four
Happiness and Our Sensory Experience |
294 |
Chapter Twenty-Five
Happiness and Our Karmic Disposition |
303 |
Chapter Twenty-Six
Happiness: a Comprehensive Perspective on Fulfillment |
318 |
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Happiness, Morality, and Fulfilling Our Desires |
331 |
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Happiness, Appreciation, and Intentionality |
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| Notes |
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| Index |
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