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Compassionate Action Paperback – Illustrated, April 18, 2007

by Chatral Rinpoche (Author), Zach Larson (Editor)
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Chatral Rinpoche, the quintessential "hidden yogi," has been a legend in the Himalayan region for the past seventy years. Although he has never traveled to the West, his amazing story and teachings have gradually been infiltrating the Western Buddhist consciousness since Father Thomas Merton first met him in 1968 and famously remarked that he was "the greatest man I ever met." This is the first English-language book of this living legend; it includes his biography and autobiography, six of his essays, five prayers he composed, an exclusive interview, and sixteen pages of photos from throughout his life.
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    5.53 x 0.43 x 8.51 inches
  6. ISBN-10
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"Kyabje Chatral Rinpoche . . . is renowned throughout the Tibetan community, . . . a legendary adept who—like the great sages and hermits of the past—has spent much of his life in retreat, practicing meditation and granting teachings only sparingly to a few committed disciples. It is truly wonderful, therefore, that we now have this precious collection of his teachings and advice capably translated into English, enabling many more people to benefit from his boundless wisdom and compassion."—Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

"This little book is an inspiration of immense value to all serious practitioners of the Buddhadharma."—The Mirror Newspaper, published by the International Dzogchen Community of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu

"Provides wonderful insight into the diversity of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition."—The Feminist Review

"Compassionate Action is a jewel. Chatral Rinpoche's teachings are clear, compassionate, and uncompromising. Compassionate Action is essential reading for Tibetan Buddhists and indeed for Buddhists of all schools."—Norm Phelps, author of The Great Compassion: Buddhism and Animal Rights

"Compassionate Action is a 'must-read' for anyone seeking to learn from this quintessential wise and holy man. . . . Highly recommended."—Wisconsin Bookwatch "This book provides a series of inspiring insights into the beliefs of someone who has devoted more than eight decades to the intensive practice of Dharma and who has little time for the many ways in which people fool themselves—while at the same time caring passionately about their development towards an enlightened state."—Thar Lam journal

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Chatral Rinpoche, the quintessential "hidden yogi," has been a legend in the Himalayan region for the past seventy years. Although he has never traveled to the West, his amazing story and teachings have gradually been infiltrating the Western Buddhist consciousness since Father Thomas Merton first met him in 1968 and famously remarked that he was "the greatest man I ever met."

This is the first English-language book of this living legend, and includes his biography and autobiography, six of his essays, five prayers he composed, an exclusive interview, and sixteen pages of photos from throughout his life.

"Kyabje Chatral Rinpoche...is renowned throughout the Tibetan community...a legendary adept, who--like the great sages and hermits of the past--has spent much of his life in retreat, practicing meditation and granting teachings only sparingly to a few committed disciples. It is truly wonderful therefore that we now have this precious collection of his teachings and advice capably translated into English, enabling many more people to benefit from his boundless wisdom and compassion."

--Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying.

"Compassionate Action is a jewel. Chatral Rinpoche's teachings are clear, compassionate, and uncompromising. Compassionate Action is essential reading for Tibetan Buddhists, and indeed for Buddhists of all schools."

--Norm Phelps, author of The Great Compassion: Buddhism and Animal Rights

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Snow Lion; Annotated edition (April 18, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1559392711
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1559392716
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.53 x 0.43 x 8.51 inches
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Katelin M. Dutton
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2023
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In my humble opinion, I highly recommend this book. May all benefit from Chatrul Rinpoche’s profound wisdom and excellent example for finding liberation and happiness in these degenerate times.
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Clawdette
5.0 out of 5 stars warning to non-vegetarians
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022
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Do not read this book if you ever want to eat meat again....smile. One who seems like a quirky and strange being will have a profound effect on how you relate to other sentient beings. He is really a jewel.
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RA52
5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This Book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2007
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I've read many dharma books in the last few years, and this is one of my two favorites. Chatral Rinpoche is an amazing teacher, one whose impact on the Buddhist world will be felt for many generations to come. I knew very little about him before, but after reading COMPASSIONATE ACTION I now have profound respect for him and the good work he does for all living beings.

Zach Larson has done a wonderful job editing the book. It's clear and concise, and full of great stories about Rinpoche's life and times. There are also many photos of Rinpoche, his family, and other eminent teachers. Included in the text of the book are several teachings given by Rinpoche that I found deeply moving.

I highly recommend COMPASSIONATE ACTION. It's a book that you'll easily read several times.

Oh, my other favorite is WORDS OF MY PERFECT TEACHER. I'll have both of these books with me for the remainder of this life time.
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Lee Miracle
5.0 out of 5 stars Lion of Humanity
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016
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Here we are blessed to have one of the few translations from this Lion of Humanity who graced our world until just a few months ago. His kind of human being is as rare as a daytime star. For you who will never have the chance to meet him you may still experience him through these precious teachings.
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Shambhala
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing. Just two chapters valuable.
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2015
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The only two chapters in this book that are really worth, are those about renuciation to meat and alcohol based in ethics and compassion taught by Lord Buddha in the Mahayana Sutras; the other one is "Counsels for Nyingma practitioners".
The rest are just anecdotes and some superficial information about H.H. Chatral Rinpochè. It doesn't make any substantial contribution in order to know the heart of this Buddha from the Himalayas, neither about his training methods . That`s all.
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Nick
5.0 out of 5 stars Rinpoche upholds the teachings like no other and is an example to follow
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017
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This book helps you to understand that the Dharma is of the utmost importance and shouldn't be taken lightly. Rinpoche upholds the teachings like no other and is an example to follow.
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Dale R. Wade
5.0 out of 5 stars Great company to buy from as well
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2014
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Lovely little book on compassion for all life. Very grateful for this little gem of a book. Great company to buy from as well... prompt service. Thank you!!
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Dwight Francis david
4.0 out of 5 stars Advise from the great lama is timely and helps all sentient beings suffering in this dark age. It is like a lightning bolt !
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2013
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He is the last great tibetian lama of the old school red hats.the mantra at the end of the book is to guru rimpoche and is very powerful to clear all obstacles and himderances for all who sing and chant it ! The release of animals aids in long life. This practice has a magical transformation on the person who release the animals about to be slaughtered plus you save the fisherman or hunter from bad karma in the taking of life. Tashi delai to all !
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Susan Sheppard
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2016
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Armand
5.0 out of 5 stars Pour les amateurs de sagesse
Reviewed in France on July 25, 2015
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Excellent livre, des conseils très simples, la bénédiction d'un des plus grands Lama qui a 102 ou 104 ans aujourd'hui ... un des plus humbles aussi. Bien peut de ses enseignements nous parviennent, c'est bien qu'il y ait ce livre
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Harakimo
5.0 out of 5 stars a real masterpiece
Reviewed in Germany on September 2, 2010
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the author relates to us how rinpoche releases large amounts of fish from the calcutta fish markets every year and travels on foot, acts, speaks, meditates for the benefit of all living beings. this is particularly interesting for me because he takes the vow of not-killing most earnestly, advocating vegetarianism in his teachings and writings. in the second chapter he states: "If you take meat, it goes against the vows one takes in seeking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Because when you take meat you have to take a being's life. So I gave it up." and in chapter 3: 'Meat, the sinful food, is not permitted according to the three vows: the vows of individual liberation, the Bodhisattva vows and the tantric vows. Thus Buddha stated: 'I have never approved, do not approve, and will never approve of a meat diet.' He declared: 'my followers must never eat meat.' ... fair enough.

you will also find pictures of his life in the book. there are also prayers in this book, most helpful and practical prayers. so if you are interested in what is chöd, dzogchen, tantra and vajrayana, get this book, read it and pass it on to someone dear.

i think of chatral rinpoche as a real down-to-earth friend who inspires me every time i think of him. he has two daughters and a wife... now in his mid-90s, he is the holder of several lineages of tibetan buddhism. he floats in continual awareness in nepal now.
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philip hynes
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2015
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unbelievable
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master Calmwind
3.0 out of 5 stars content doesn't suit me, which doesnt diminish the quality ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2017
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content doesn't suit me,which doesnt diminish the quality of the book, nor it's author or seller
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