From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. Author, psychologist and pioneering Buddhist teacher Kornfield writes his best book yet (and his previous ones were pretty good). His newest uses the same sweet narrative voice, provides convincing and illustrative anecdotes and stories, and reaches into world traditions and literature as well as contemporary scientific research. This book offers a systematic and well-organized view of Buddhist psychology, complete with occasional diagrams. Concepts and practices are placed in a framework that explains and connects them. It's all done with an eye toward application; most chapters end with exercises. Kornfield has been practicing Buddhism for close to 40 years, a lasting discipline that has produced this masterful book and a seasoned view of life that acknowledges a lot of oopses. As a mediator and psychologist, he has also witnessed some serious angst, including his own, and draws on it for illustrative power. Not everything here is new, least of all the title, but then the Buddha isn't either. The best is left for last: joy you can seek for yourself and others. Just keep your meditative seat, and this book by your bed. Kornfield comes across as the therapist you wish you'd had. (Apr. 29)
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Buddhist monk (and Western psychologist) Jack Kornfield cofounded two well-regarded meditation retreats, and through his bestselling books and tapes he has helped popularize the practice of Buddhist insight meditation in the United States. His newest book continues the tradition. This abridgment is seamless, and Kornfield comes across as a smart, humble, humorous man with real charm--in short, an excellent teacher. He reads with a clear, gentle voice that sounds singsongy at the beginning. Yet he livens up when relating personal anecdotes, and soon enough his narration improves, making this a winning choice for anyone interested in learning about using the most practical aspects of Buddhist psychology in daily life. A.C.S. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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