Quiet Mind - Softcover

Coleman, John E.

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 1928706061 ISBN 13: 9781928706069

Publisher: Pariyatti Publishing, 2000

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A fascinating, engaging, and unique memoir, this story covers John Coleman's life after his cover is blown as a CIA agent in Asia in the late 1950s, leading him to embark on a vigorous pursuit of spiritual truth. In his travels through India, Burma, Japan, and Thailand, he encounters luminous teachers such as Krishnamurti, Maharishi, and D.T. Suzuki. Ultimately, his search for peace of mind and liberating insights comes to fruition in Yangon-also known as Rangoon-under the tutelage of the great Vipassana meditation master Sayagyi U Ba Khin.

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"A fascinating glimpse of the path of a spiritual seeker who had both the yearning and the discipline to practice with some of the greatest spiritual mentors of our time. This classic spiritual odyssey offers a wealth of insight, inspiration, and practical advice to all readers with a thirst for adventures of the spirit." --Dr. Joel and Michelle Levy, founders, InnerWork Technologies and the International Center for Contemplative Inquiry, and authors, Living in Balance and Simple Mediation and Relaxation

"Rereading The Quiet Mind after almost 30 years, I am touched again with how well John Coleman presents urgency and dedication to spiritual practice--a universal response to the realization that liberation and peace of mind are a possibility." --Sylvia Boorstein, cofounding teacher, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, and author, Don't Just Do Something, Sit There!

"For many years now, a respected Vipassana teacher, John Coleman's story is a classic--and a good read!" --Jack Kornfield, author, Buddha's Little Instruction Book

Synopsis:

The spiritual travels of the author, a former CIA agent who begins a spiritual trail through India, Burma, Thailand and Japan. On the way he encounters such luminaries as Krishnamurti, Maharishi Yogi, and D T Suzuki. Finally, his search for peace of mind and liberating insights comes to fruition in Burma, where he is guided by the Vipassana master Sayagyi U Ba Khin.

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