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1 comments about Con El Corazon Abierto/ With Open Heart (Autoayuda).

1. This book is a general introduction to Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism. It covers a whole range of topics including the three jewel of refuge, karma, equanimity, loving-kindness (the wish that all may enjoy happiness), bodhicitta (the motivation to serve all people), emptiness and more. The book describes the different levels a student of Buddhism proceeds through as he achieves greater and greater enlightenment. These levels range from the beginners task of conquering personal faults, such as anger, all the way up to Buddhahood (the highest form of understanding of reality combined with the desire to benefit all sentient beings). All this is achieved through the practical methods of analytical meditation and settled meditation. In analytical meditation rational thought is applied in order to generate a specific quality, such as patience. In settled meditation the practitioner remains fixed on a feeling, or object of contemplation, without thought.
   
   is in fact a summary of Kanalasha's , Togmay Sangpo's and Langri Tangpa's . These are the central texts of Tibetan Buddhism.
   
   As I have tried to indicate above, despite the subtitle of the book, this work is not exclusively on compassion (the desire to alleviate the suffering of all beings). Compassion is a very important part of Buddhism and indeed chapters seven to ten concentrate specifically on that subject. There are fifteen chapters in all.
   
   The Dalai Lama is a very clear speaker who has set as his task the aim of introducing the world to Buddhism. As a result this book is very easy to follow and would be ideal for someone seeking a first time encounter with Buddhism. I would have to note, however, that so much material is cover in such a brief way that the book could be said to lack substance. It does not contain meaty discussions. The reader is left with a desire to follow up his new-found interests by reading other books probably written by other authors. I should also note that while the two methods of meditation are discussed very few practical suggestions are included. The book does not contain a step by step guide or how-to section.

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3 comments about Heart of Happiness: A Spiritual Map to a Joyful Life.

1. Many self-help books on happiness offer uplifting nuggets of wisdom and advice giving us the warmth of a fireplace in a log cabin on a cold Winter night. However, many of these books lack focus, fail to identify a root cause, treat happiness only through the mind, drown the reader with a laundry list of next steps, employ complicated terms, lack visual aides and humor, and cannot be read in one sitting. In the end, the warm uplifting feelings these books provide begin to cool after the last page like a fire that gradually burns itself out.
   
   I liked the Heart of Happiness because it not only offers uplifting nuggets of wisdom it also focuses on the root cause: the heart. It uses everyday language, visual aides, and humor. It also contains an effective, well thought-out approach and wraps itself in an all-in-one, concise gift-size package. At last, we have a real vehicle that helps us dramatically improve every aspect of our lives.



2. Heart of Happiness is such an easy to read book; I've read it five times! Is exciting to read how the author broke down his points with funny personal stories to express how we can achieve true happiness through meditation and sharing unconditional love.
   
   I learned how love affects our daily lives and that one of the conditions of being truly happy is living in the present moment.
   
   The author's unique way of taking a serious topic such as love, forgiveness and life journey by incorporating light humor, clear terms and key points is outstanding. You can read this book in 30 minutes and get so much out of it.



3. This is one of the worst books that I have ever read. It is a waste of time and money.