Unlimiting Mind: The Radically Experiential Psychology of Buddhism - Softcover

Olendzki, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0861716205 ISBN 13: 9780861716203

Publisher: Wisdom Publications, 2010

Synopsis

Both broad and deep, this eye-opening book is one of the best available overviews of the radical psychological teachings underlying the Buddhist approach to freedom and peace. Sophisticated without being daunting, brilliantly clear without becoming simplistic, Andrew Olendzki's writing is filled with rich phrases, remarkable images, and the fruits of decades of careful thought. Grounded in profound scholarship, psychological sophistication, and many years of teaching and personal practice, this much-anticipated collection of essays will appeal to anyone looking to gain a richer understanding of Buddhism's experiential tools for exploring the inner world. In Unlimiting Mind, Olendzki provokes fresh and familiar reflections on core Buddhist teachings.

About this title

About the Author

Andrew Olendzki, PhD, was trained in Buddhist Studies at Lancaster University in England, as well as at Harvard and the University of Sri Lanka. The former executive director of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) and of the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies (BCBS) in Barre, Massachusetts, and executive editor of the Insight Journal, he is now senior scholar at BCBS.

Review

"An excellent and very accessible introduction to Buddhist psychology. Olendzki's presentation of the Abhidhamma is particularly helpful and informative." Author: David R. Loy, author of Money, Sex, War, Karma and The World is Made of Stories

"A wonderful collection. These thoughtful and insightful reflections on the Buddha's teachings will appeal to scholars and practitioners alike." Author: Stephen Batchelor, author of Buddhism without Beliefs

"This book has the power to change how you see yourself and the world. It's a remarkable read for teachers, counselors, psychologists, philosophers--anyone concerned with the human condition." Author: Christopher K. Germer, PhD author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion and Mindfulness and Psychotherepy

"Unlimiting Mind is a rare treat. Andrew Olendzki brings a unique and often brilliant perspective to core Buddhist teachings. He enlarges our understanding of basic principles and raises sometimes unsettling questions about familiar assumptions. This book is an excellent introduction to Buddhism as well as an enlightening jolt to experienced practitioners. Highly recommended." Author: Joseph Goldstein, author of One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism and A Heart Full of Peace

"I cannot recommend this book strongly enough. Unlimiting Mind is one of the most intelligent collections of articles on Buddhism that I have read for a very long time. An impressive work that shows the Buddha to be not only the first 'psychologist' but an extremely radical thinker." Author: John Peacock, Oxford Mindfulness Centre

Edition details

• Publisher: Wisdom Publications
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0861716205
• ISBN 13: 9780861716203
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 200