By Lama Shenpen Drolma
The spiritual principles and methods found in this book are at the heart of the path of the bodhisattva. The bodhisattva is one who’s committed to ending suffering and bringing about happiness for all beings throughout time and space.
This may sound like an impossible goal that has nothing to do with our daily lives. But the way of the bodhisattva can be practiced by anyone, anywhere, at any time. To the extent that we practice it, we can be certain we’ll be of true and lasting benefit to ourselves and others. We’ll learn how to do that in this book.
Everything the bodhisattva does comes from a heart of wisdom and compassion. To be able to do this, the bodhisattva trains their mind in bodhicitta—the wisdom mind of great compassion—for the purpose of increasing their positive qualities and decreasing whatever stands in the way of their being of the greatest benefit.
This book is concerned with how we give rise to bodhicitta—how we practice, stabilize and deepen it. This training is made accessible through extensive, step-by-step teachings, questions and answers from group retreats and over 50 meditation instructions that walk the contemporary reader through the 2500-year-old training of the bodhisattva.
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“At a time of great disruption and suffering, this book offers a spiritual journey of power and peace that brings great benefit and awakening to oneself and others”
“My experience in exploring these teachings with unsheltered women was not only eye-opening but deeply heart-opening. I could see that once the bell of great compassion was rung, it could never be unrung.”
“Working with teens requires a principled, authentic practice to build a strong foundation for their success—especially at a time when they’re pulling apart so many false truths and myths they’ve been taught as children. Sunlight on Shadows lays out a singular training for teachers, social workers, advocates, and mentors who want to operate at the highest level. After 32 years, I can say it’s the most important resource I’ve brought to hundreds of staff, our brilliant young people and the larger community.”
“These teachings were a saving act for my work and myself and continue to sustain my life and all my endeavors.”
“Sunlight plays the biggest role in the darkest of places. Sunlight on Shadows touched hearts and changed the trajectory for many of the lives here struggling with incarceration. Profound impact kind of change. Some great books help us to see life a little more clearly, others whisper to our very soul. Sunlight on Shadows did both for me.”