A Heart as Wide as the World (Paperback)

~ (Author) "IN MEDITATION PRACTICE we explore the ways we relate to our own experiences and to our motivations for change..." (more)
Key Phrases: sympathetic joy, freedom from suffering, Dipa Ma, Dalai Lama, Suu Kyi (more...)

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Review

     "Sharon Salzberg understands the power of story, skillfully [employing] anecdotes from her own life and others' to enliven Buddhist teachings and to demonstrate their relevance to every aspect of life. Salzberg has written a book brimming with the mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion that she teaches so well." – Publishers Weekly

Product Description

One of America's most popular Buddhist teachers distills more than 25 years of teaching and practicing meditation into a series of short essays, rich with anecdotes and personal revelations, that offer genuine aid and comfort for anyone on the spiritual path.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Shambhala (March 30, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570624283
• ISBN-13: 978-1570624285
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #402,593 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful, dharmic and profound book., April 1, 1999

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This review is from: Heart As Wide As the World, A (Hardcover)

Sharon Salzberg has written a beautiful and profound book about practicing the dharma, living the dharma, and spreading the dharma. She relates wonderful stories of her own experiences, many involving the great spiritual teachers of our day. I was continuously inspired by her writing. I highly recommend this book for anyone who'd like to have an inspiring spiritual book around the house. The best part of the book is that it is written in 1-2 page chapters, each one an immediate hit of pure dharma. So, I can just flip the book open, have a quick read, and come away very happy. A great book, indeed!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Re-Reading, April 30, 2001

By	Clark Freshman (Miami beach, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read this about a year ago when I first started meditating seriously, and I picked it up again a little while ago -- it's as if the book changed since I last read it. So much more of it resonates with me now, and I'm glad I bought it rather than just checking out from a library. What's very nice about the book is that it's written in nice little essay form -- like little talks -- and one can read them in a few minutes before bed and then sleep nicely thinking -- or perhaps NOT thinking! -- about them.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading again and again, January 4, 2001

By	"bill_farrell" (San Carlos, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Sharon Salzberg is such a capable, warm, and inspiring voice for Western Buddhism. This work beautifully weaves together Buddhist philosophy and practice, reality and practicality, compassion and joy. She fleshes out concepts of meditation and mindfulness using her own experiences, often amusing, without drawing attention to herself. Rather, she is a skilled teacher who guides the student on his/her own journey.

Whether Buddhist or not, beginner mind or monk, most readers will celebrate this work.