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~ Sharon Salzberg (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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"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

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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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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)

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IN MEDITATION PRACTICE we explore the ways we relate to our own experiences and to our motivations for change. Read the first page

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sympathetic joy, freedom from suffering

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Dipa Ma, Dalai Lama, Suu Kyi, Middle Way, Maha Ghosananda, United States, Insight Meditation Society, Brahma Viharas, Lama Foundation, New Mexico, Indra's Net, Las Vegas, Western Wall

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Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom by Joseph Goldstein on page 22

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

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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!

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

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading again and again, January 3, 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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful, sincere look at a life of spirituality.
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