Buddha's Little Instruction Book by Jack Kornfield

This fresh new translation from Insight Mediation teacher and Pail translator Gil Fronsdal is both highly readable and scholarly authoritative. For centuries, this text has been studied in its original Pali, the canonical language of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. The purpose of these contrasts is, very simply, to describe the difference between what leads to desirable outcomes and what does not. Many of the key themes of the verses are presented in dichotomies or pairs, for example, grief and suffering versus joy developing the mind instead of being negligent about one's mental attitude and conduct virtuous action versus misconduct and being truthful versus being deceitful. he text presents two distinct goals for leading a spiritual life- the first is attaining happiness in this life (or in future lives) the second goal is the achievement of spiritual liberation, freedom, absolute peace. This classic text of teaching verses from the earliest period of Buddhism in India conveys the philosophical and practical foundations of the Buddhist tradition. The Dhammapada is the most widely read Buddhist scripture in existence, enjoyed by both Buddhists and non-Buddhists. The Dhammapada: A Translation of the Buddhist Classic with Annotations (Trade Paperback / Paperback)īy Fronsdal, Gil Foreword by Kornfield, Jack

The presentation of clinical stories, from a mother struggling with a drug-addicted daughter to a man dealing with an angry temper, are relatable and not only demonstrate the application of the principles but also speak to the human struggle to be compassionate. The 9 Practices uniquely integrate mindfulness, intention, self-compassion, compassion for others, and compassion for all beings as 'natural' stages of development. as a means for the reader to engage their own life in relation to the '9 Practices of Compassion,' which is the cornerstone of the book.

The author interweaves her own as well as psychotherapy clients' stories together.

This is the best kind of popular psychology-accessible, practical, useful-with the depth of the author's practice as a clinical psychologist and meditation instructor coming through at all times. Heartwork: The Path of Self-Compassion-9 Practices for Opening the Heart (Trade Paperback / Paperback)īy Weininger, Radhule Foreword by Kornfield, Jack

Buddha's Little Instruction Book by Jack Kornfield