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I don't typically review books, but I wanted to review this book because I almost didn't read the book because of some of the reviews which criticize the author for not honestly addressing criticisms of Chogyam Trungpa. After reading the book, I believe those reviews miss the bigger learning. While Jack Kornfield only addresses some of Trungpa's specific short-comings in passing, I believe more importantly, he spends considerable efforts to convey the fact that many of the revered Buddhist spiritual leaders are far from perfect and are very human. As the title of Chapter 21 says "Even the Best Meditators Have Old Wounds to Heal."
Finally, if you do buy this book, I would mention that I thought that the book starts a little slow, but gains momentum as you read. In particular, I really enjoyed Part Four: Practicing the Dharma in the West, where Jack Kornfield addresses some topics typically ignored or only addressed in passing in other Buddhist literature such as sexual practices, drug use, and achieving enlightenment versus having enlightened moments.
- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Shambhala; Reprint edition (August 14, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1611800501
- ISBN-13: 978-1611800500
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
- Average Customer Review: 81 customer reviews
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- #158 in Karma Buddhism
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