Why are so many contemporary westerners drawn to Buddhist philosophy? Because it offers a practical means to achieving the inner peace, fulfillment, and happiness that we all want. Buddhism: A Beginner's Guide to Inner Peace and Fulfillment is an informative yet compact audio guide with celebrated teacher Jack Kornfield. In one liberating CD session, listeners hear the story of Siddhartha's enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, the core wisdom of the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, and essentials of Buddhism's many branches and practices. With guided mindfulness and lovingkindness meditations.
Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life (CD), Jack Kornfield, Sounds True, 3 Hours, $19.95
Jack Kornfield, PhD, trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, Burma, and India and has been teaching meditation internationally since 1974. He is one of the key teachers to introduce mindfulness practices to the West. He co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts and founded the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre California. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology and has taught in centers and universities worldwide. Jack has led International Buddhist Teacher meetings with the Dalai Lama, worked with many of the great teachers of our time, and is a father and activist.He is co-creator of the Awareness Training Institute and has written more than a dozen books, including Meditation for Beginners; A Path With Heart; After the Ecstasy, the Laundry; and more.
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