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Contents: LIVING FULLY: Finding Joy in Every Breath by Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche |
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Editor's Preface |
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Introduction |
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CHAPTER ONE. Living Fully |
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Natural Freedom |
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Living Nakedly |
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The True Purpose of Being
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Genuine Satisfaction
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CHAPTER TWO. The Intelligent Way to Begin |
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The First Step |
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Kindhearted Intentions |
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Unlock the Chains of Self-Cherising |
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A Daily Prayer |
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Innate Intelligence |
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The Spiritual Journey Is Our Journey |
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CHAPTER THREE. The Qualities We Nurture |
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Honesty |
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Sincerity |
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Respect |
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Generosity |
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Simplicity |
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Openness |
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Confidence |
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CHAPTER FOUR. This Precious Moment |
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Being Present in the Breath |
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Precious Human Birth |
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Cherish Life |
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Priceless Breath |
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CHAPTER FIVE. Whatever Arises Ceases |
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Embracing Change |
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The Supreme Meditation |
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Just a Short Stay |
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CHAPTER SIX. Identity Crisis |
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Territorial Self |
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Shattering Attachment |
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Free from the Notion of Self |
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Discovering the True Self |
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CHAPTER SEVEN. Facing Obstacles and Obscurations |
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Beyond Fixation |
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Look to the Source |
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Dissolving Emotional Afflictions |
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Conquering Your Enemies |
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CHAPTER EIGHT. Sowing Seeds and Reaping Results |
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The Unfailing Law of Karma |
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Going Around in Circles |
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Confronting Chaos |
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Fine-Tuning |
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CHAPTER NINE. Perfect Freedom |
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Free from Duality |
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Remember the Perfect Moment |
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Spontaneous Fulfillment |
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The Grass Isn't Greener |
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Nonattachment |
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Turn Toward Freedom |
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What Is Self-Liberation? |
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Not Clinging to Any Point of View |
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CHAPTER TEN. Meditation as a Way of Life |
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Meditation is Necessary |
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Learning to Focus: A Basic Meditation |
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Practice All the Time |
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The Three Sublime Practices |
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Breathing Meditation: Hello and Goodbye |
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Nonmeditation Is the Ultimate Meditation |
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CHAPTER ELEVEN. Practicing on the Path |
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Nothing Is Working |
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This Is a Fantasy |
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To Follow the Buddha |
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Your Highest Standard |
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Coming and Going |
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Point Your Finger Inward |
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Accumulating Merit and Wisdom |
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A Savings Account for All Beings |
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CHAPTER TWELVE. The Compassionate Heart |
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The Four Boundless Qualities |
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A Pure Heart |
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Birth of the Compassionate Heart |
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The Profound Meaning of Compassion |
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Healing Self and Others |
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The Bodhisattva's Way |
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CHAPTER THIRTEEN. The Essence of Mind |
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The Hidden Jewel |
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Ocean of Wisdom |
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The Nature of Thought |
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Like a River |
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The Primordial Mirror |
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CHAPTER FOURTEEN. Guidance of the Teacher |
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Blessings of the Lineage |
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The Need for a Teacher |
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Respect and Appreciation |
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Unconditional Kindness of the Master |
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The Teacher Is Everywhere |
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Gesture of Devotion |
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Luminous Teacher |
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CHAPTER FIFTEEN. Fearlessness |
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Looking for Heaven |
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In the Face of Uncertainty |
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Look Inside the Fear |
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Fearlessness and the View |
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CHAPTER SIXTEEN. Abundant Wealth |
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Like a Small Flower |
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On an Island of Gold |
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Ceaseless Flow of Nectar |
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In the Presence of the Master |
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Understanding |
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Afterword: Questions about Love, Work, and Life with Shyalpa Rinpoche |
249 |
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Glossary |
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Index |
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About the Author |
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About Shyalpa Rinpoche's Centers and Projects |
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