The book that introduces the academy
A practical exploration of mind, meditation, and a happiness that arises from within.
Also available on Apple BooksA sanctuary within
The Tibetan Book of Happiness presents Tibetan Buddhist teachings on mind and mental factors in plain English, making them accessible to Buddhist and non-Buddhist readers alike.
Through practical meditation instructions, clear explanations, and down-to-earth examples, the book explores fundamental positivity, karma, mind-training, the nature of mind, and the possibility of a happiness that cannot be created by material things.
“Such a sanctuary exists within all of us.”
Inside the book
Mind the MastermindUnderstanding the mind and mental factors.
Fundamental PositivityRecognizing the deepest potential already present within.
Karma and Mind-TrainingLearning how habits, actions, and attention shape experience.
Meditation in PracticeStep-by-step guidance for inner development.
About the author
Garab Tulku Lobsang Dhonden joined Gaden Shartse Monastery in 1991, completed its fifteen-year program of Buddhist philosophical studies in 2005, and received the Geshe degree in 2007. He has taught in Europe, Asia, and the United States and founded Badawa Academy to make rigorous Buddhist education available to students worldwide.
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