Teachings of the Buddha

Teachings of the Buddha
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 249
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ISBN-10 : 9781645472841
ISBN-13 : 1645472841
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Book Synopsis Teachings of the Buddha by : Jack Kornfield

Download or read book Teachings of the Buddha written by Jack Kornfield and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. This revised and expanded edition of the Shambhala Pocket Classics version of the same title 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.


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