Author: Geshe Kerisang GyatsoPublisher: Motilal BanarsidassYear: 2007Language: EnglishPages: 312ISBN/UPC (if available): 9788120818910 DescriptionThis book, Understanding the Mind, is a comprehensive explanation of the mind based on the experiences of accomplished meditators.This book is written from the point of view of the Prasangika Buddhist School, which expresses Buddha’s final intention.Traditionally, Buddhist books on the mind are written from the point of view of the Sautrantika Buddhist School-an intermediate view taught by Buddha for the sake of disciples who could not immediately grasp his final view-and therefore such books are difficult to relate to meditative experiences. As such it is a unique and practical guide for those who seek to develop their minds through sincere study and meditation.UNDERSTANDING THE MINDAn explanation of the nature and functions of the mindWhat is the mind and how does it work?Which types of mind lead to inner peace and happiness, and which do not?How can an understanding of our mind be applied to our daily life?Understanding the Mind provides a practical explanation of the mind in a unique combination of profound philosophical exploration and practical psychology. Part One explains how Buddhist psychology is based on an understanding of the mind as a formless continuum that is related to, yet separate from, the physical body. Through understanding the nature of the mind and the process of cognition we can attain a lasting state of inner peace and happiness that is independent of external circumstances. Part Two explains the many types of mind and shows how we can abandon those that harm us, while increasing those that lead to personal joy and fulfillment. Throughout the book Geshe Kelsang skillfully show how we can apply our understanding of our mind to improve our daily life.ContentsIllustrations AcknowledgmentsIntroductionPART ONE: TYPES OF MINDObject-possessorsConceptual and Non-conceptual MindsSense and Mental Awareness'sDirect PerceiversInferential CognizesRe-cognizesCorrect BeliefsNon-ascertaining PerceiversDoubtsWrong AwarenessesValid and Non-valid CognizersPART TWO: PRIMARY MINDS AND MENTAL FACTORSPrimary Minds and Mental FactorsThe Five All-accompanying Mental FactorsThe Five Object-ascertaining Mental FactorsThe Eleven Virtuous Mental FactorsVirtue, Non-virtue, and DelusionThe Six Root DelusionsThe Twenty Secondary DelusionsThe Four Changeable Mental FactorsConclusionDedicationAppendix I- The Condensed Meaning of the TextAppendix II- Essence of Good FortuneGlossaryBibliographyStudy ProgrammesIndex
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