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 | | Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom by Joseph Goldstein ISBN-10: 9781590300169 ISBN-10: 1-59030-016-5 ISBN-13: 9781590300169 ISBN-13: 978-1-59030-016-9 Paperback 2003-03-25 Shambhala Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description The fruit of some twenty years' experience leading Buddhist meditation retreats, this book touches on a wide range of topics raised repeatedly by meditators and includes favorite stories, key Buddhist teachings, and answers to most-asked questions. | ||
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Amazing wisdom Joseph Goldstein is tremendously insightful, and expresses the wisdom of Buddhist philosophy in a way applicable to all, regardless of religious affiliation. I borrowed it from my local library and wanted it for my home collection. | ||
A Must Read I borrowed this book from a friend a few years ago, the first book I read on the topic of mindfulness, and it is still perhaps my favorite. Goldstein writes in a very easy to understand language while still incorporating Pali terms. He mixes traditional teachings with his personal experience in such a way that really helps to convey the message more effectively. This is an excellent book for those newly interested in meditation and Buddhism but is also a valuable read for those with more experience too. | ||
Clear Mind, Open Heart I have been repeatedly reading this book (1994 edition) for seven years and recently bought the new edition (same book, new cover) to give to a friend. It is an excellent introduction to the basic practice of Buddhism. The essays are short, one to three pages, which makes them easy to read and they are grouped by major topic such as Selflessness, Karma, etc. The book is very usable as a guide for people wanting to understand the causes of suffering and to find the path to happiness through the development of a clear mind and open heart. | ||
An excellent introduction to vipassana meditation "Insight Meditation" by Goldstein is an excellently-written, thorough, and informative book for the beginning-to-intermediate meditator. This is particularly true if s/he is concerned with furthering personal inner growth and deep wisdom as well as simply finding a tool for relaxation and comfort. It is founded on the tradition of using the breath as a support, and leads the prospective meditator through the often awkward "getting started" phases and well into the more stable phases of meditative deepening and insight (vipassana). Unlike many meditation books currently available, its language and presentation are simple and straightforward, and Goldstein avoids the use of unnecessary and sometimes confusing foreign (Sanskrit, Tibetan, etc) terminology. Nevertheless, "Insight Meditation" is lucid and comprehensive enough to guide the practitioner well along the path to awakening, it provides a sound foundation for the practice of meditation, and prepares the curious meditator for further exploration into such areas as Dzögchen, Vajrayana, etc. I have recommended and sometimes taught vipassana meditation to our therapists (Healing Touch), and along with Thich Nhat Hanh's "Miracle of Mindfulness" (a dear and beautiful little book) and Pema Chödrön's "Getting Unstuck" CD (an enjoyable intro to mindfulness (staying present) and shenpa (energetic conditioned reflex)), Goldstein's book is a suggested "must read" for us all. In fact "Insight Meditation" would be an excellent choice for a group book study on the fundamentals of meditation. | ||
Best introduction to mindfulness available This book is not a how-to-meditate introduction, but rather a why-we-meditate introduction. It is a wonderful book by an amazing teacher--a kind and caring individual who has made a big difference in the Dharma world. This book might change your life--buy it! | ||