{"product_id":"teachings-of-the-buddha-paperback-1","title":"Teachings of the Buddha - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJack Kornfield\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis treasury of essential Buddhist writings draws from the most popular Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese sources. Among the selections are some of the earliest recorded sayings of the Buddha on the practice of freedom, passages from later Indian scriptures on the perfection of wisdom, verses from Tibetan masters on the enlightened mind, and songs in praise of meditation by Zen teachers. The book also includes traditional instruction on how to practice sitting meditation, cultivate calm awareness, and live with compassion. Jack Kornfield, one of the most respected American Buddhist teachers, has compiled these teachings to impart the essence and inspiration of Buddhism to readers of all spiritual traditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis revised and expanded edition of the Shambhala Pocket Classics version of the same title offers a broad array of teachings representing the full spectrum of the Buddhist tradition, including new selections on the role of women in early Buddhism.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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, the 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 7.2 x 5.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763842220320,"sku":"9781645472841","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b5f2352652267c1942f5808ad7764d71.webp?v=1780239939","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/teachings-of-the-buddha-paperback-1","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}