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Synopsis
In this anthology, leading Western teachers of Buddhism share their personal experiences on the path of insight meditation; their understanding of the basic teachings of the Buddha; the lessons they've learned in their training with their own teachers; and some good advice on following the Buddha Dharma in everyday situations of work, family, and service.
Contributors include:
· Jack Kornfield
· Sharon Salzberg
· Larry Rosenberg
· Sylvia Boorstein
· Christopher Titmuss
· Joseph Goldstein
· Steve Armstrong
· Narayan Liebenson Grady
· Bhante Gunaratana
· Gavin Harrison
· Kamala Masters
· Michele McDonald-Smith
· Rodney Smith
· Steven Smith
· Ajahn Sumedho
· Carol Wilson
· Christina Feldman
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You don't have to be a practicing Buddhist to thoroughly appreciate these informative and engaging essays written by members of The Insight Meditation Society. Like a carefully prepared cup of green tea, each of these pieces is quieting to the psyche while energizing to the soul.
The teachings of IMS revolve around Theraveda Buddhism, which in the West translates into a commitment to insight, moral integrity, and compassion. As a result, these themes resonate throughout. For example, Steven Smith speaks about the insight he gained from the death of a friend--it helped him grasp the sacredness of friendship. In another essay, Michele McDonald-Smith talks about accidentally locking her car keys and her other sandal in her car. From this anecdote she begins to ponder what it would be like "to live like a guesthouse"--always ready to receive the unexpected guests and situations that come to us in everyday life. It is the use of personal stories that make these Buddhist gleanings so satisfying and accessible. As editor Sharon Salzberg explains in her introduction, "We are unfolding a tradition that speaks of current challenges, our own triumphs, and our unique lessons.... It is a significant step in the transmission of a living truth." --Gail Hudson
About the Author
Sharon Salzberg is one of America's leading spiritual teachers and authors. A practitioner of Buddhist meditation for over thirty years, she is a co-founder of the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies and the Insight Meditation Society, and she directs meditation retreats throughout the United States and abroad.
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- PublisherShambhala
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 157062769X
- ISBN 13 9781570627699
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages281
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