The Wise Heart: Buddhist Psychology for the West

Author:   Jack Kornfield
Publisher:   Ebury Publishing
ISBN:  

9781846041259


Pages:   448
Publication Date:   15 May 2008
Format:   Paperback
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A major new work by the author of the classic A Path with Heart. Here, one of the leading spiritual teachers of our time offers a radical, positive approach to living in today's world Let one of the leading spiritual teachers of our time offer you a radical, positive approach to living in today's world. With moving anecdotes and practical tools to apply in your own life, this is an engaging guide to Buddhism for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. 'It's encouraging to find Westerners who've sufficiently assimilated the traditions of the East to be able to share them with others as Jack is doing. May such efforts further the peace of all beings.' -- His Holiness the Dalai Lama 'Jack Kornfield is a remarkable and thoughtful teacher.' -- Sogyal Rinpoche 'A book to make you stop and think' -- ***** Reader review 'A wonderful, heartfelt book' -- ***** Reader review 'Get it, read it, love it, give it!' -- ***** Reader review 'An absolute joy' -- ***** Reader review 'Life changing' -- ***** Reader review ****************************************************************************************************** For over 2000 years, Buddhist psychology has offered invaluable insights into the nature of the heart and mind, and transformed the way many people around the world handle life's challenges. But the ancient texts on which these remarkable teachings are based can be difficult to penetrate for modern seekers. Now, drawing on his experience as a monk trained in Thailand, Burma and India, as well as his expert psychology practice, Jack Kornfield provides an accessible, definitive guide to Buddhism for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. This important work is in the tradition of his classic works A Path with Heart and After the Ecstasy, the Laundry, offering practical tools to coping with modern life and dealing with emotions such as fear, anger and shame. Kornfield also shares the illuminating stories of his students and fellow practitioners, as well as his own journey towards enlightenment, including his recovery from a violence-filled childhood. Here is a rare treasure that will give readers greater access to the secret beauty within - and without.

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Author:   Jack Kornfield
Publisher:   Ebury Publishing
Imprint:   Rider & Co
Dimensions:   Width: 15.30cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.537kg
ISBN:  

9781846041259


ISBN 10:   1846041252
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   15 May 2008
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

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It's encouraging to find Westerners who've sufficiently assimilated the traditions of the East to be able to share them with others as Jack is doing. May such efforts further the peace of all beings. -- His Holiness the Dalai Lama Jack Kornfield is a remarkable and thoughtful teacher. -- Sogyal Rinpoche


It's encouraging to find Westerners who've sufficiently assimilated the traditions of the East to be able to share them with others as Jack is doing. May such efforts further the peace of all beings. -- His Holiness the Dalai Lama Jack Kornfield is a remarkable and thoughtful teacher. -- Sogyal Rinpoche


It's encouraging to find Westerners who've sufficiently assimilated the traditions of the East to be able to share them with others as Jack is doing. May such efforts further the peace of all beings. -- His Holiness The Dalai Lama Jack Kornfield is a remarkable and thoughtful teacher. -- Sogyal Rinpoche


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Jack Kornfield was trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, Burma and India and has taught meditation worldwide since 1974. He was one of the key teachers to introduce Theravada Buddhist practice to the West, concentrating on bringing alive the great Eastern spiritual teachings for Western students. Jack also holds a PhD in clinical psychology. He is founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society and the Spirit Rock Center and lives with his wife and daughter in northern California.

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