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In this compelling collection of talks, essays, interviews, and letters, Toni Packer presents a radically simple and original approach to spiritual growth free from religious authority, doctrine, symbolism, and ceremony. A former Zen teacher and student of Krishnamurti's work, Toni Packer goes beyond traditional religion and explores with the reader the root of human attachments and the source of suffering, opening the way to compassion.

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A compelling collection that presents a radically simple and original approach to spiritual growth. Packer explores the root of human attachements, opening the way to compassion. 

About the Author

Toni Packer began studying Zen at the Rochester Zen Center in 1967 with Roshi Philip Kapleau (author of The Three Pillars of Zen). She teaches and leads retreats at Springwater Center in Springwater, New York.

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ISBN:
9781590304532
Author:
Packer, Toni
Publisher:
Shambhala Publications
Introduction by:
Friedman, Lenore
Introduction:
Friedman, Lenore
Author:
Friedman, Lenore
Subject:
General
Subject:
Spirituality - General
Subject:
Buddhism - General
Subject:
Spiritual life
Subject:
Zen buddhism
Subject:
Spiritual life -- Zen Buddhism.
Subject:
Buddhism
Subject:
Meditation
Subject:
Religion Comparative-General
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
20070331
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
136
Dimensions:
8.39x5.53x.37 in. .37 lbs.

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