Teachings of the Buddha - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1590301498 ISBN 13: 9781590301494

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc, 2004

Synopsis

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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Review:

" 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"

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

Synopsis:

This collection of 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 instruction on how to practise sitting meditation, cultivate calm awareness, and live with compassion.

About this edition

• Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1590301498
• ISBN 13: 9781590301494
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Kornfield Jack