The Path of Insight Meditation (Shambhala Pocket Classics) (Paperback)

~ Joseph Goldstein (Author) "IT IS SAID that soon after his enlightenment, the Buddha passed a man on the road who was struck by the extraordinary radiance and peacefulness..." (more)
Key Phrases: conscious conduct, training precepts, insight meditation, Achaan Chaa

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Product Description

Insight Meditation is a practice by which anyone can awaken to the truth in life and experience real freedom. This pocket-sized guide (abridged from the authors' bestselling Seeking the Heart of Wisdom) provides essential advice for dealing with difficulties along the way, and for integrating meditation practice into the rest of life.

About the Author

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 The Experience of Insight , Insight Meditation , One Dharma and coauthor of Seeking the Heart of Wisdom.

Product Details

• Paperback: 177 pages
• Publisher: Shambhala (August 29, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570620695
• ISBN-13: 978-1570620690
• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #667,156 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "BEAUTY ARISES FROM PRESENCE OF MIND AND SIMPLICITY.", March 14, 2001

By	Soaring Heart - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

"THOUGH OUR MINDS MAY BE COMPLICATED, BEAUTY IS NOT. WE DON'T HAVE TO STRIVE TO MAKE BEAUTY IN OUR LIVES, OR LOOK FAR TO FIND IT. WHEN THE MIND IS STILL, WE CAN SEE A MAGNIFICENCE IN EVEN THE MOST ORDINARY THINGS--THE VIVIDNESS OF A SUNSET, THE WARMTH OF A SMILE, THE SIMPLICITY OF SERVING A CUP OF TEA. WE CAN SEE NEW LIFE AND GROWTH. EACH THING IS DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHERS, EACH MOMENT IS UNIQUE." [from page 152.]

Here are the chapters: 1) Discovering the Heart of Meditation 2) Meditation Instructions 3) Difficulties and Hindrances 4) Suffering: The Gateway to Compasion 5) Integrating Practice. (Each chapter is amazing but chapter five to me is the best. I have probably 85% of it highlighted!)

This is a life-changing book. It's small enough to carry on your body and profound enough to envelop in your heart. I will cherish this always. My wish for all who read this is on page 170, paragraph one.

Thank you Joseph and Jack!

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars need help, June 1, 2000

By	Jerome Roth (brooklyn n.y) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Path of Insight Meditation (Audio Cassette)

What A delight, Clear and concise.I carry it around in my shirt pocket.Do the authors give individual sessions about their book?