Originally titled Living Buddhist Masters the heart of Buddhist practice as taught by twelve highly respected masters from Southeast Asia. Renowned teachers such as Mahasi Sayadaw, U Ba Khin, Mohnyin Sayadaw, and Achaan Maha Boowa describe a rich variety of meditation techniques -- practices that can lead to the dissolution of a limited sense of self, an awakening of insight, compassion for all beings, and the realization of Nirvana. Also offered are practices from Achaan Chaa, Achaan Buddhadasa, and Sunlun Sayadaw for clarifying the essential attitude that will allow each person to discover the truth of the Buddha's teaching here and now -- the living Dharma. An introduction to the the basic tenets of Buddhism and a look a at the Buddhist tradition as taught in Burma, Thailand, and Laos is also presented.
Living Dharma, Kornfield, Shambhala Publications, Paperback, 320 pages, $19.95
Jack Kornfield was trained as a Buddhist monk in Southeast Asia. He is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. His books also include After the Ecstasy, the Laundry.
Foreword by Chogyam Trungpa vii Foreword by Ram Dass ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xv
1. Essential Buddhism 1 2. Meditation in Burma, Thailand, and Laos 21 3. The Entire Teaching 31 4. Achaan Chaa 33 5. Mahasi Sayadaw 51 6. Sunlun Sayadaw 83 7. Achaan Buddhadasa 117 8. Achaan Naeb 131 9. Achaan Maha Boowa 161 10. Taungpulu Sayadaw 185 11. Mohnyin Sayadaw 193 12. Mogok Sayadaw 209 13. U Ba Khin 235 14. Achaan Dhammadaro 257 15. Achaan Jumnien 273 16. Further Questions 287 17. Other Meditations in the Theravada Tradition 303
Basic Glossary 315 About the Author 319
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