SAMSARA, NIRVANA, AND BUDDHA NATURE

Knowledge of buddha nature reveals and reconciles the paradox of how the mind can be the basis for both the duhkha of samsara (the unpurified mind) and the bliss and fulfillment of nirva?a (the purified mind). To illustrate this, Sa?sara, Nirva?a, and Buddha Nature first takes readers through Buddhist thought on the self, the four truths, and their sixteen attributes. It then explains afflictions—including how they arise and their antidotes—followed by an examination of karma and cyclic existence, and, finally, a deep and thorough elucidation of buddha nature. Sa?sara, Nirva?a, and Buddha Nature shows us how to purify our minds and cultivate awakened qualities.

The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Venerable Thubten Chodron is the author of several bestselling books. She lives in Newport, Washington.