Two popular American Buddhist teachers provide an overview of insight
meditation, offering a "skillful blend of pragmatic instruction,
psychological insight, and perennial wisdom" (Daniel Goleman, author of
Emotional Intelligence)
In Seeking the Heart of Wisdom, Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield
present the central teachings and practices of insight meditation in a
clear and personal language. The path of insight meditation is a journey
of understanding our bodies, our minds, and our lives, of seeing clearly
the true nature of experience. The authors guide the reader in
developing the openness and compassion that are at the heart of this
spiritual practice. For those already treading the path, as well as
those just starting out, this book will be a welcome companion along the
way. Among the topics covered are:
- The hindrances to meditation--ranging from doubt and fear to painful
knees--and skillful means of overcoming them
- How compassion can arise in response to the suffering we see in our
own lives and in the world
- How to integrate a life of responsible action and service with a
meditative life based on non-attachment
Useful exercises are presented alongside the teachings to help readers
deepen their understanding of the subjects.