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    Why I Make Myself Unhappy (2n ed)
    Why I Make Myself Unhappy (2n ed)
    Why I Make Myself Unhappy (2n ed)
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    Why I Make Myself Unhappy (2n ed)

    By Tsem Rinpoche

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    Why I Make Myself Unhappy shows us how we are often the authors of our unhappiness but how we can also write a brighter, much happier future for ourselves, starting now. Using inspiring examples tailored for a busy, contemporary society, Tsem Rinpoche sheds light on new approaches for facing daily troubles and making ourselves happy

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKechara Media & Publications Sdn Bhd
    Release dateMay 30, 2011
    ISBN9789675365522
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      Why I Make Myself Unhappy (2n ed) - Tsem Rinpoche

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      Why I Make Myself Unhappy

      2nd Edition

      Tsem Rinpoche

      Kechara Media & Publications

      2012

      Copyright © 2012 Tsem Rinpoche

      First edition published 2005.

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission from Kechara Media & Publications except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

      Published by

      Kechara Media & Publications

      41-2A & 41-2B, Jalan PJU 1/3C

      SunwayMas Commercial Centre

      47301 Petaling Jaya

      Selangor, Malaysia

      Tel: (+603) 7805 5691 Fax: (+603) 7805 5690

      Email: kmp@kechara.com

      Website: kechara.com/kmp

      The moral right of the author has been asserted.

      ISBN 978 967 5365 52 2

      Cover design: Tac

      Dedication

      Where there is no Dharma, let there be the Dharma. Where there is Dharma, let it become stronger. Where there is a misunderstanding of Dharma, let it become clear. By our presence, wherever we go, whatever we do, may we plant Dharma seeds in other people – the seed of correct view and correct thought.

      Where there is unhappiness, suffering and tremendous despair, may we be able to relieve it, change it and transform it by our presence.

      In this life and in future lives, may we always be protected, blessed and watched by qualified teachers that can guide us, help us and lead us to a higher path.

      May we always have the wisdom and the merits to be able to listen to the teachers and to follow their advice, because their advice and their teachings will transform our lives.

      CONTENTS

      H.E. Tsem Rinpoche: A Short Biography

      Introduction

      I. Actions Remain

      II. Creating a Reputation

      III. Transform Today

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