Joyful Path of Good Fortune
About the Author
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche is a fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism who has pioneered the introduction of modern Buddhism into contemporary society. He is the author of 23 highly acclaimed books that perfectly transmit the ancient wisdom of Buddhism to our modern world. He has also founded over 1200 Kadampa Buddhist centres and groups throughout the world.
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Suggested study or reading order for beginners of books by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
How to Transform Your Life
How to Understand the Mind
Joyful Path of Good Fortune
The Mirror of Dharma
The New Heart of Wisdom
Modern Buddhism
Tantric Grounds and Paths
The New Guide to Dakini Land
Essence of Vajrayana
The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra
Great Treasury of Merit
The New Eight Steps to Happiness
Introduction to Buddhism
How to Solve Our Human Problems
Meaningful to Behold
The Bodhisattva Vow
Universal Compassion
The New Meditation Handbook
Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully
Ocean of Nectar
Heart Jewel
Clear Light of Bliss
Mahamudra Tantra
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Joyful Path of Good Fortune
THE PATH TO THE SUPREME HAPPINESS OF ENLIGHTENMENT
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First published in 1990
Second edition revised and reset 1995 - 8 Impressions
Third edition reset 2016 Fourth edition (2018)
This digital edition 2018
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2015957817
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ISBN 978-1-910368-36-7 – paperback
ISBN 978-1-910368-24-4 – ePub
Contents
Suggested study or reading order of books by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
PART ONE: Foundations and the Initial Scope
Listening to and Teaching Dharma
Relying upon a Spiritual Guide
The Sufferings of the Lower Realms
PART TWO: The Intermediate Scope