Universal compassion - Kelsang Gyatso

Universal compassion, the resolve to free all living beings from suffering and dissatisfaction, is the heart of all Buddhist practice. Within Mahayana Buddhism there are many methods to awaken and develop this supremely compassionate motivation, but none more powerful, according to this book, than those presented by Bodhisattva Geshe Chekhawa in "Training the Mind in Seven Points".;This book is an explanation of Geshe Chekhawa's text that shows how to put its instructions into practice. Commencing with the preliminary practices for successfully engaging in the paths leading to full enlightenment, Geshe Kelsang then sets out the actual methods for developing the mind of universal compassion and explains in detail how all life situations - even the most difficult - can be used to transform our habitual self-centred behaviour into authentic loving-kindness and concern for others.;Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was born in Tibet and is a fully accomplished meditation Master and Spiritual Guide. Resident in England since 1977, he is the author of a number of acclaimed books which bridge the ancient wisdom of the Buddhist faith with contemporary life. He has also founded many Buddhist centres throughout the world.