Being Nobody, Going Nowhere: Meditations on the Buddhist Path

by Ayya Khema

Other authorsZoketsu Norman Fischer (Foreword)
Paperback, 1987

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Available

Publication

Wisdom Publications (1987), Edition: 3rd, 192 pages

Description

In this new edition of her classic best-selling book, Ayya Khema gives clear, practical instruction on meditation and techniques for overcoming counterproductive mental habits and beliefs. Through the simple practices detailed here, you will develop deeper insight, a sense of calm well-being, and a greater capacity to love and feel loved on a daily basis. Being Nobody also includes an eloquent, sparklingly lucid outline of the Buddhist path that can be understood and enjoyed by everybody

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ISBN

086171198X / 9780861711987

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In this lucid classic, beloved teacher Ayya Khema introduces the reader to the essence of the Buddhist path. She addresses the how and why of meditation, providing a clear framework for understanding the nature of karma and rebirth and the entirety of the eightfold path. With specific, practical
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advice Ayya Khema illuminates the practices of compassion and sympathetic joy and offers forthright guidance in working with the hindrances that we all encounter in meditation. Few introductory books are both simple and profound. Being Nobody, Going Nowhere is both.
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(28 ratings; 4.1)

Pages

192
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