THE WISE HEART - buddhist psychology for the West |
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Jack Kornfield In this major new work, one of the leading spiritual teachers of our time offers a radical approach to living in today’s world. Jack Kornfield unlocks the secrets of the Buddhist tradition to show how we can fulfil our potential and transform the way we handle life’s challenges. For over 2,000 years, Buddhist psychology has offered invaluable insights into the nature of the heart and mind. But the ancient texts on which these remarkable teachings are based can be difficult to penetrate for modern seekers. Drawing on his experience as a monk in Thailand, Burma and India, as well as his expertise in psychology, Kornfield provides an accessible guide to Buddhist wisdom and its application to the dilemmas we face today.offers practical tools for coping with modern life and dealing with emotions such as fear, anger and shame.The Wise Heart is a rare treasure that will give readers greater access to the secret beauty within – and without. Alongside illuminating stories from Kornfield’s students and fellow practitioners, The Wise Heart Whether you are a practising Buddhist or have yet to try meditation, this life-changing book will introduce you to many helpful tools that will lead you towards inner wisdom and help you to see the world afresh. Jack Kornfield was trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, Burma and India, and has taught meditation worldwide since 1974. He was one of the key teachers to introduce Theravada Buddhist practice to the West, he also holds a PhD in clinical psychology. (430 pages) |
