{"product_id":"seeking-the-heart-of-wisdom-the-path-of-insight-meditation-paperback","title":"Seeking the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoseph Goldstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJack Kornfield\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA clear and personal presentation of the central teachings and practices of insight meditation from renowned authors Jack Kornfield and Joseph Goldstein.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe path of insight meditation is a journey of understanding our bodies, our minds, and our lives--of seeing clearly the true nature of experience. Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield, cofounders of the Insight Meditation Society, join forces to present this accessible and easily readable guide to developing the openness and compassion that are at the heart of this spiritual practice. For those already treading the path, as well as those just starting out, this book will be a welcome companion along the way. Useful exercises are presented alongside the teachings to help readers deepen their understanding of the subjects. Among the topics covered are: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hindrances to meditation--ranging from doubt and fear to painful knees--and skillful means of overcoming them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow compassion can arise in response to the suffering we see in our own lives and in the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to integrate a life of responsible action and service with a meditative life based on nonattachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoseph 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Experience of Insight\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInsight Meditation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOne Dharma \u003c\/i\u003e and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eSeeking the Heart of Wisdom. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJack Kornfield is one of the key teachers to have brought Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. He is the cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. His books include \u003ci\u003eAfter the Ecstasy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ethe Laundry\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eMeditation for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Wise Heart\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 23, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763424919840,"sku":"9781645472919","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bb653e1c85130fb0f997f9ef2a150ef9.webp?v=1780235256","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/seeking-the-heart-of-wisdom-the-path-of-insight-meditation-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}