This treasury of essential Buddhist writings draws from the most popular Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese sources.
His books include After the Ecstasy, the Laundry
The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace
Meditation for Beginners ; and The Wise Heart ..
He is the cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California.
About the Author: Jack Kornfield is one of the key teachers to have brought Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West.
This edition also includes a new preface by Jack Kornfield and offers a broad array of Teachings representing the full spectrum of the Buddhist tradition, including new selections on the role of women in early Buddhism.
Jack Kornfield, one of the most respected American Buddhist teachers, has compiled these Teachings to impart the essence and inspiration of Buddhism to readers of all spiritual traditions.
The book also includes traditional instruction on how to practice sitting meditation, cultivate calm awareness, and live with compassion.
Among the selections are some of the earliest recorded sayings of the Buddha on the practice of freedom, passages from later Indian scriptures on the perfection of wisdom, verses from Tibetan masters on the enlightened mind, and songs in praise of meditation by Zen teachers.
This treasury of essential Buddhist writings draws from the most popular Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese sources
