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It's Up to You

The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path

The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path

By Dzigar Kongtrul
Read by Pema Chodron
Foreword by Pema Chodron
Preface by Matthieu Ricard

By Dzigar Kongtrul
Read by Pema Chodron
Foreword by Pema Chodron
Preface by Matthieu Ricard

By Dzigar Kongtrul and Helen Berliner

By Dzigar Kongtrul and Helen Berliner

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Category: Religion

Category: Religion

Paperback $22.95

Oct 10, 2006 | ISBN 9781590303818

Ebook $14.99

Oct 10, 2006 | ISBN 9780834824539

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    About It’s Up to You

    On the spiritual path we speak of enlightenment. But how do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirror—when insecurities, doubts, and self-centered tendencies arise in our minds? Dzigar Kongtrül suggests that we need not feel “doomed” when these experiences surface. In fact, such experiences are not a problem if we are able to simply let them arise without judging them or investing them with so much meaning. This approach to experience is what Kongtrül calls self-reflection.

    Self-reflection is a practice, a path, and an attitude. It is the spirit of taking an interest in that which we usually try to push away. When we practice self-reflection we take liberation into our own hands and accept the challenge and personal empowerment in Kongtrül’s title: it’s up to you.

    About It’s Up to You

    On the spiritual path we speak of enlightenment. But how do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirror—when insecurities, doubts, and self-centered tendencies arise in our minds? Dzigar Kongtrül suggests that we need not feel “doomed” when these experiences surface. In fact, such experiences are not a problem if we are able to simply let them arise without judging them or investing them with so much meaning. This approach to experience is what Kongtrül calls self-reflection.

    Self-reflection is a practice, a path, and an attitude. It is the spirit of taking an interest in that which we usually try to push away. When we practice self-reflection we take liberation into our own hands and accept the challenge and personal empowerment in Kongtrül’s title: it’s up to you.

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    About Helen Berliner

    Helen Berliner is a visual artist, a teacher of contemplative arts, and a practitioner of Tibetan-style feng-shui. Her work has… More about Helen Berliner

    Product Details

    Category: Religion

    Paperback | $22.95
    Published by Shambhala
    Oct 10, 2006 | 160 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 | ISBN 9781590303818

    Category: Religion

    Ebook | $14.99
    Published by Shambhala
    Oct 10, 2006 | 160 Pages | ISBN 9780834824539

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    Praise

    “Kongtrül Rinpoche brings an unflinching and fresh perspective.”—The Beacon

     “After reading It’s Up to You, you will be eager to be exposed to more of Kongtrül’s teachings.”—Spirituality & Health

     “An immensely enjoyable volume.”—Library Journal

     “Kongtrül is an innovative teacher who is successfully transposing Buddhism in a Western key.”—Shambhala Sun

    “Dzigar Kongtrül Rinpoche has written an enthralling and practical book that speaks to us all with an exceptional clarity about confusion, uncertainty, and fear, about fearlessness and courage, and about awareness, joy, sanity, and freedom.”—Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying



    “Like Dzigar Kongtrül himself, this book is warm, direct, and potent. Its intimacy is transformative.”—Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, author of Turning the Mind into an Ally

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