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Insight Meditation

The Practice of Freedom

By Joseph Goldstein

$18.95
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9781590300169
- Paperback
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Shambhala Classics
02/01/2003
Pages: 200
Size: 6 x 9
ISBN: 9781590300169
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In Insight Meditation, 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.
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Insight Meditation
Introductions to Buddhism
Thai Forest Tradition
Author Bio
Joseph Goldstein
Joseph Goldstein has studied and practiced meditation since 1967 and is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of many books, including Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening and One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, and he has coauthored books with Sharon Salzberg and Jack Kornfield. He continues to lead Insight Meditation retreats around the world.
Praise

"An intelligent, thorough, startlingly clear description of Western vipassana practice in particular and Buddhism in general." —Los Angeles Times

"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." —Library Journal

"Insight Meditation will be welcomed by all those who wish to extend and deepen their commitment to a life of mindfulness." —Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Wherever You Go, There You Are

"Wise and practical guidance for anyone who seeks to free the mind through meditation." —Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence

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