Turning the Mind into an Ally
by Sakyong Mipham
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Author: Sakyong MiphamEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-01-06
ISBN: 1573222062
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Riverhead Hardcover
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Book Review: A Mature Vision
Summary: 5 Stars
I like the voice that comes across in this book. There is a nicety of tone, a coolness that makes me think of the writings of Wallace Stegner. The author delivers the traditional Tibetan Buddhist teachings on meditation in a matter-of-fact tone. There is no dramatic language here to pull you in. No, what compels me to keep reading is the precision of the imagery. Using the fine detail of building a relationship with a horse, the author conveys the fine detail of building a relationship with one's mind. I like the uncluttered elegance of the writing. Words that come to my mind are maturity and "no-big-deal." I've been meditating for 21 years - ho-hum, still not enlightened yet... But, reading this book refreshed my interest. After reading it, when I sat down to meditate, it was like meditating for the first time. I was fresh. I paid attention to the technique. (What a concept!) I was present. Later the same day, I took my car out on the highway. I drove 50 miles in the slow lane. I realized it was natural to just be present with my driving. My habitual tendency is: I don't like to drive. I play music to distract myself. I pass other drivers. I just want to think about getting home. This time, while I felt the pull to get ahead, I was aware of having the choice not to act on it. I just phut-phutted along behind the car in front. This time driving was just a pleasant thing to do - no-big-deal.
Anyhow, enough of that. This is a nice book. I recommend it. It's a treat. Enjoy.
Summary of Turning the Mind into an Ally
We need a strong, stable mind that can be relied upon as one's closest ally, and Sakyong Mipham delivers a way to get one. Growing up American with a Tibetan twist, he talks to Westerners as no one can: in idiomatic English, with stories taken from American history and culture as well as the wisdom of the ancient teachers. Still under forty, this young Tibetan lama demystifies a necessary discipline for us all.Self-Help Books
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