What is the "Buddhist heart" and how do we awaken it in ourselves? Lama Surya Das defines the Buddhist heart as our own inner goodness-our most tender, compassionate, and caring self, our innate Buddha-nature. The Buddhist heart, called Bodhicitta by Tibetans, beats within each and every one of us and is awakened through meaningful connections--connections to our families, romantic partners, our colleagues and work, our neighbors, society, and extending out to all living creatures, including ourselves. In Awakening the Buddhist Heart (review or buy), Lama Surya Das explores these ideas in depth.

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