Seeking the Heart of Wisdom: Path of Insight Meditation - Softcover

Goldstein, Joseph; Kornfield, Jack

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0877733279 ISBN 13: 9780877733270

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc, 1987

Synopsis

The path of insight meditation is a journey of understanding our bodies, our minds, and our lives, of seeing clearly the true nature of experience. For those who are treading this path, as well as those just starting out, Seeking the Heart of Wisdom will be a welcome companion along the way. Born out of the authors' twelve- year collaboration in teaching

intensive meditation retreats throughout the world, it guides the reader in developing the openness and compassion that are at the heart of this spiritual practice.

Among the topics covered are:

- The hindrances to meditation—ranging from doubt and fear to painful

knees—and skillful means of overcoming them

- How compassion can arise in response to the suffering we see in our own lives and in the world

- How to integrate a life of responsible action and service with a meditative life based on nonattachment

- The law of karma and how it enables us to actively create our reality



These and other discussions are accompanied by specific exercises and practices to help readers deepen their understanding of the subjects.

About this title

Review

"A thorough, illuminating, and practical overview of insight meditation. . . . This classic text is a rich source of Buddhist wisdom and practice."--Spirituality & Health

"For those who are already treading the path as well as those who are just setting out, Seeking the Heart of Wisdom will be a welcome companion along the way."--The Middle Way

"It succeeds excellently. Brilliantly, one would say, were it not that the simplicity and total unpretentiousness of the authors are so far removed from any striving for brilliance or effect. Goldstein and Kornfield are totally concerned with one thing only: to convey as straightforwardly as possible the essence of the Buddha's message."--Buddhist Studies Review

"A skillful blend of pragmatic instruction, psychological insight, and perennial wisdom."--Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence

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 include After the Ecstasy, the Laundry; The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace; Meditation for Beginners; and The Wise Heart.

Edition details

• Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0877733279
• ISBN 13: 9780877733270
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176