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It's Up to You

The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path

By: Dzigar Kongtrul, Helen Berliner

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Paperback | 1 December 2006 | Edition Number 1

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160 Pages

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How do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirror - when insecurities, doubts, and self-centered tendencies arise in our minds?

On the spiritual path we speak of enlightenment. But how do we reconcile the idea of enlightenment with what we see when we look in the mirrorP#8212;when insecurities, doubts, and self-centered tendencies arise in our minds? Dzigar KongtrP#252;l suggests that we need not feel P#8220;doomedP#8221; when these experiences surface. In fact, such experiences are not a problem if we are able to simply let them arise without judging them or investing them with so much meaning. This approach to experience is what KongtrP#252;l calls self-reflection. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Self-reflection is a practice, a path, and an attitude. It is the spirit of taking an interest in that which we usually try to push away. When we practice self-reflection we take liberation into our own hands and accept the challenge and personal empowerment in KongtrP#252;lP#8217;s title: itP#8217;s up to you.

Industry Reviews

"Kongtrul Rinpoche brings an unflinching and fresh perspective."--The Beacon

"After reading It's Up to You, you will be eager to be exposed to more of Kongtrul's teachings."--Spirituality & Health

"An immensely enjoyable volume."--Library Journal

"Kongtrul is an innovative teacher who is successfully transposing Buddhism in a Western key."--Shambhala Sun

"Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche has written an enthralling and practical book that speaks to us all with an exceptional clarity about confusion, uncertainty, and fear, about fearlessness and courage, and about awareness, joy, sanity, and freedom."--Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

"Like Dzigar Kongtrul himself, this book is warm, direct, and potent. Its intimacy is transformative."--Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, author of Turning the Mind into an Ally

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Non-Fiction Religion & Beliefs Buddhism Buddhist Worship Buddhist Life & Practice Mind, Body, Spirit Tibetan Buddhism

Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Author's Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Supplication	p. xvi
Introduction	p. xxi
The Practice of Self-Reflection
Looking in the Mirror	p. 3
The Theater of Reflections	p. 11
The Legacy of Cavemen and Sages	p. 17
Our Natural Inheritance	p. 21
The Teacher as Mirror	p. 29
Fearless Self-Reflection
Training in Courage	p. 35
Finding a Refuge	p. 39
Dancing with Habits and Fears	p. 43
The Momentum of Delusion	p. 49
Slowing Down	p. 53
Not Hooking the World	p. 61
Being Present	p. 69
Going Beyond Self-Importance	p. 77
Distinguishing Friend from Foe	p. 83
Stretching the Heart Further	p. 85
Having a Sense of Humor	p. 91
Finding our Place in the World
Action and Intention	p. 101
Awake in Daytime, Sleep, and Dreams	p. 107
Grace and Elegance	p. 113
Creativity	p. 119
Great Possibilities	p. 125
Suggestions for Further Reading	p. 131
Mangala Shri Bhuti Centers	p. 133
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It's Up to You

The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path

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