| Record Number |
783860 |
| ISBN |
9781590308974 (pbk) |
| 9781590308974 (paperback) |
| Author |
Kornfield, Jack |
| Title |
Teachings of the Buddha / Teachings Of The Buddha / edited by Jack Kornfield with Gil Fronsdal. Kornfield, Jack. |
| Edition |
Revised and expanded edition. |
| Publisher/Date |
Boston, USA : Shambhala, 2012. |
| Boston : Shambhala, 2012. |
| ©1996 |
| Pagination etc. |
232 p. 18 cm. |
| xvii, 212 pages ; 19 cm |
| Bibliography, etc. note |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-206). |
| Summary Note |
"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. |
| "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." |
| Target audience note |
General |
| Subject - Name |
Gautama Buddha -- Teachings |
| Subject |
Buddhism -- Doctrines |
| Added Author |
Kornfield, Jack, 1945- editor. |
| Fronsdal, Gil editor. |
| Shelf Location |
294.38 TEAC |
