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Teachings of the Buddha

Author: Jack Kornfield  

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A collection of Buddhist writings based on the Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese sources. This work contains 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.

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A collection of Buddhist writings based on the Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese sources. This work contains 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.

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A treasury of teachings from Buddhist literature, selected by one of the best known American Buddhist teachers--now in a Shambhala mass market edition.This treasury of essential Buddhist writings draws from the most popular Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese sources. 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. The book also includes traditional instruction on how to practice sitting meditation, cultivate calm awareness, and live with compassion. 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.

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“"A remarkably readable book that records some of the earliest recorded sayings of the historic Buddha."-East and West Series"An inspirational treasury of essential teachings from Buddhist literature-selected by one of the best-known American Buddhist teachers."-Snow Lion”

“A remarkably readable book that records some of the earliest recorded sayings of the historic Buddha.”—East and West Series

“An inspirational treasury of essential teachings from Buddhist literature—selected by one of the best-known American Buddhist teachers.”—Snow Lion

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About the Author

Jack Kornfield is one of the key teachers to have brought Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. He is the cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. His books includeAfter the Ecstasy, the Laundry;The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace;Meditation for Beginners; andThe Wise Heart.

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Product Details

Publisher
Shambhala Publications Inc
Published
9th October 2007
Pages
240
ISBN
9781590305089

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