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Seeking the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation (Shambhala Classics)

by Joseph Goldstein

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In Seeking the Heart of Wisdom Goldstein and Kornfield present the central teachings and practices of insight meditation in a clear and personal language. The path of insight meditation is a journey of understanding our bodies, our minds, and our lives, of seeing clearly the true nature of experience. The authors guide the reader in developing the openness and compassion that are at the heart of this spiritual practice. For those already treading the path, as well as those just starting out, this book will be a welcome companion along the way. Among the topics covered are: The hindrances to meditation--ranging from doubt and fear to painful knees--and skillful means of overcoming them How compassion can arise in response to the suffering we see in our own lives and in the world How to integrate a life of responsible action and service with a meditative life based on nonattachment Useful exercises are presented alongside the teachings to help readers deepen their understanding of the subjects.

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Shambhala Classics is a series of finely produced volumes containing classics of the world's spiritual traditions. Included are works ancient and modern, Eastern and Western, representing the timeless spiritual aspirations of people everywhere.

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Introduces the central teachings of Buddhism and the practice of insight meditation, covering such topics as proper meditation practice, developing compassion and wisdom, and understanding the laws of karma. Reprint. printing.

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Guides the reader in developing the openness and compassion that are at the heart of the spiritual practice of insight meditation. With specific exercises which accompany discussions and practices.

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ISBN:
9781570628054
Subtitle:
The Path of Insight Meditation
Foreword:
Dalai Lama
Author:
Goldstein, Joseph
Author:
Kornfield, Jack
Foreword:
Hall, Robert K.
Author:
Hall, Robert K.
Publisher:
Shambhala Publications
Location:
Boston, Mass.
Subject:
Eastern
Subject:
Meditation
Subject:
Buddhism
Subject:
Vipaâsyanåa
Subject:
Buddhism - General
Subject:
Eastern - General
Subject:
Meditation (buddhism)
Subject:
Vipasyana (Buddhism)
Series:
Shambhala Classics
Series Volume:
107-34
Publication Date:
March 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
216
Dimensions:
9.01x5.99x.83 in. .83 lbs.
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