The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation (Shambhala Dragon Editions)

"This attractive volume is in the tradition of Krishnamurti's books and various classics like The Three Pillars of Zen in its strength, clarity, and simplicity."—Brain Mind Bulletin"The Experience of Insight comes about as close to delivering the promise of its title as any written material can."—East West Journal"A broad-minded, open-handed invitation to come and experience for oneself the everchanging nature of mind and body."—New Age

Joseph Goldstein began exploring meditation as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand. . He has taught numerous meditation classes, workshops, and retreats in America and abroad over the last eight years and is one of the founders and primary teachers of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. He is also the author of The Experience of Insight, Insight Meditation, One Dharma and coauthor of Seekin

Here is a modern classic of unusually clear, practical instruction for the practice of Buddhist meditation: sitting and walking meditation, how one relates with the breath, feelings, thought, sense perceptions, consciousness, and everyday activities. Basic Buddhist topics such as the nature of karma, the four noble truths, the factors of enlightenment, dependent origination, and devotion are discussed.

The voice of a classic Charlalee This book, written 36 years ago, stands as one of the freshest takes I've encountered for some time on subjects that are core to the Buddhist experience. I will re-read this one often, putting it on the shelf where I keep my classics. Goldstein writes with such a non assuming voice, retaining as he does here that inquisitive state of mind that so intrigued me when I was in college. He's so accessible as a person when he writes, having that gift that makes the read. Thai Ton said Five Stars. Excellent book - I learn a lot from this book.. Five Stars Good for all levels of meditators, this book is clear, challenging, and compassionate.