Insight Meditation - (Shambhala Classics) by Joseph Goldstein (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Goldstein presents key teachings, favorite stories, and answers to commonly asked questions about the Buddhist path of insight meditation, the most widely practiced form of meditation in the United States.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A leading meditation teacher and the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society offers "an intelligent, thorough, startlingly clear" overview of Buddhism and Western <i>vipassana</i> practice" (<i>Los Angeles Times</i>)</b> <p/> In <i>Insight Meditation</i>, 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"An intelligent, thorough, startlingly clear description of Western <i>vipassana</i> practice in particular and Buddhism in general."--<i>Los Angeles Times </i> <p/> <p/>"Goldstein's years of experience in leading Buddhist retreats render this a wise and mature book of interest not only to Westerners but also to others open to learning about Buddhist practice and insight into the interconnectedness of all life. Highly recommended."--<i>Library Journal</i> <p/>"<i>Insight Meditation </i> will be welcomed by all those who wish to extend and deepen their commitment to a life of mindfulness."--Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of <i>Wherever You Go, There You Are </i> <p/> <p/> "Wise and practical guidance for anyone who seeks to free the mind through meditation."--Daniel Goleman, author of <i>Emotional Intelligence </i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Joseph Goldstein began exploring meditation as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand. Following extended meditation retreats with various teachers in India and Burma, including the renowned Buddhist meditation master Anagarika Sri Munindra, he cofounded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. He has taught numerous meditation classes, workshops, and retreats in America and abroad over the last eight years and is one of the founders and primary teachers of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. He is also the author of <i>The Experience of Insight</i>, <i>Insight Meditation</i>, <i>One Dharma </i> and coauthor of <i>Seeking the Heart of Wisdom. </i>
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