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Seeking the heart of wisdom

Seeking the heart of wisdom

Philosophy & ReligionSelf-Help & Psychology
Pages
216
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

This guide explores the practice of meditation, addressing common obstacles like doubt and physical discomfort, and offering skillful ways to overcome them. It examines how compassion can emerge from personal and global suffering, and how to integrate a life of responsible action and service with a meditative path rooted in nonattachment.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeReflectiveThought-ProvokingIntellectual

Genres

Philosophy & Religion Self-Help & Psychology Spirituality

Authors

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Jack Kornfield

Jack Kornfield is a meditation teacher and author whose work often explores Buddhist wisdom for modern life. His book, The Wise Heart, is a popular guide to cultivating compassion and insight.

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Joseph Goldstein

Joseph Goldstein is a teacher of Buddhist meditation and author of books on mindfulness and spiritual practice. His writing includes Seeking the Heart of Wisdom, Benedict's Dharma: Buddhists Reflect on the Rule of St Benedict, and La experiencia del conocimiento intuitivo.