It's Up to You: The Practice of Self-Reflection on the

It's Up to You: The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path

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 mirrorâ€”when insecurities, doubts, and self-centered tendencies arise in our minds? Dzigar KongtrÃ¼l suggests that we need not feel â€œdoomedâ€ 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 KongtrÃ¼l calls self-reflection.

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 KongtrÃ¼lâ€™s title: itâ€™s up to you.
Country USA
Brand Shambhala Publications
Manufacturer Shambhala
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781590303818
Color Tan
ReleaseDate 2006-10-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781590303818

It's Up to You: The Practice of Self-Reflection on the Buddhist Path