| Insight Meditation: A Psychology of Freedom Contributor(s): Goldstein, Joseph (Author) |
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ISBN: 1590300165 ISBN-13: 9781590300169 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2003 Annotation: The fruit of some twenty years' experience leading Buddhist meditation retreats, this book touches on a wide range of topics raised repeatedly by mediators and includes favorite stories, key Buddhist teachings, and answers to most-asked questions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Theravada - Self-help | Meditations |
| Dewey: 294.344 |
| Series: Shambhala Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.59" W x 8.93" (0.65 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A leading meditation teacher and the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society offers "an intelligent, thorough, startlingly clear" overview of Buddhism and Western vipassana practice" (Los Angeles Times) In Insight Meditation, Joseph Goldstein provides an overview of Buddhist practice and its context generally while focusing on vipassana meditation specifically. He covers what the path itself is composed of, how to practice, what freeing the mind is all about, how karma works, the connection between psychology and dharma practice, and a look at what selflessness really is. The concluding chapter is a detailed exploration of how to practice in the world, touching on topics like the art of communication, family relationships, work and livelihood, dying, and how to really be of benefit to others. |