Atisha's Heart Essence

Atisha's Heart Essence is a significant Tibetan Buddhist text attributed to the 11th-century Indian master Atisha. It distills essential teachings on compassion, wisdom, and the path to enlightenment. Atisha emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s mind, cultivating altruism, and practicing the Buddhist path through ethical living, meditation, and wisdom. The text serves as a guide for practitioners, offering practical advice to transform one's mind and actions for spiritual development and improving the well-being of oneself and others. In essence, it captures the core of Atisha's teachings, which continue to inspire Tibetan Buddhism today.