The Work of This Moment

by Toni Packer

Other authorsLenore Friedman (Introduction)
Paperback, 2007

Status

Available

Tags

Attachment, Suffering, Compassion

Collection

Religion / Spirituality

Publication

Shambhala (2007), 136 pages

Description

In this compelling collection of talks, essays, interviews, and letters, Toni Packer presents a radically simple and original approach to spiritual growth free from religious authority, doctrine, symbolism, and ceremony. A former Zen teacher and student of Krishnamurti's work, Toni Packer goes beyond traditional religion and explores with the reader the root of human attachments and the source of suffering, opening the way to compassion.

Language

English

ISBN

1590304535 / 9781590304532

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In this compelling collection of talks, essays, interviews, and letters, Toni Packer presents a radically simple and original approach to spiritual growth free from religious authority, doctrine, symbolism, and ceremony. A former Zen teacher and student of Krishnamurti's work, Toni Packer goes
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 beyond traditional religion and explores with the reader the root of human attachments and the source of suffering, opening the way to compassion.
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