Living Buddhist Masters
by Jack Kornfield
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Jack Kornfield was trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, Burma, and India and has taught around the world since 1974. He also holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He is a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and of the Spirit Rock Center. He lives in northern California. (Bowker Author Biography)
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- Canonical title
- Living Buddhist Masters
- Original publication date
- 1977
- Dedication
- This book is dedicated to my father -- from whom I learned the power of virtue and good intentions.
Also, this work would not have come about without the compassion and assistance of Stephen Levine, Sumedho Bhikku, Achaan Chaa, Joseph Goldstein, Achaan Asabha, Dan Goleman, Jim Harris, Achaan Jumnien, Eric, Sharon, Ram Dass,... (show all) Dell, Seth, Chani, Achaan Tawee, Kenny, Kitti Subho, Irv, Tori, Molly, Trungpa Rinpoche, Joyce, Khun Prasom, U Thondera Sayadaw, Wicki, Larry, and Dale, Nyanasugato, Winston and Jocelyn King, Kalu Rinpoche, Buzz and Janet, Maharaji, Vimalo Bhikku, Mimi, Susan, T. Lobsang Rampa, Soeng Sahn Roshi, Charlie, Richard, Guru Michael, Robert, Jacquie, Achaan Dhammadoro, Dr. Palos, Abbot Yen Boom, Achaan Buddhadasa, Chao Khun Raj, Lao Tzu, Professor Penner, Suzuki Roshi, Pannavado Bhikku, Achaan Mah Boowa, Krishna, David and Mary, Wing Tsit Chan, and all other Dharma friends. And especially the compassion of Gotama Buddha for us all. - First words
- The Buddha, after his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, was undecided about teaching.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)May all work out their salvation with diligence.
- Blurbers
- Ram Dass; Chogyam Trungpa
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