Teachings of the Buddha by Jack Kornfield (Editor), Gil Fronsdal (With)

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The words of Buddha have long offered a systematic way to clearly see the world, live wisely, and liberate both body and mind. Enlightenment or "Nirvana" was achieved through meditation. Traditional instruction on how to practice sitting meditation, cultivate calm awareness, and live with compassion are all offered in this revised and expanded edition of Teachings of the Buddha. In addition to Buddha's direct words of truth, this treasury of essential Buddhist writings includes the words of great Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and Tibetan bodhisattvas, awakened beings who have followed and taught the spirit of the Buddha. This collection displays the full spectrum of 2,500 years of Buddhist teachings and meditations.

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This 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.

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