The Mind And The Way: Buddhist Reflections on Life

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Description

The advice of the author in THE MIND AND THE WAY is to live simply, contemplate the way things are, and let go of suffering – all attractively clear concepts in these confused and anxious times. With warmth, compassion, and a sense of humour Ajahn Sumedho draws upon his own experience alongside centuries-old Theravadan Buddhist tradition to reveal how we can all free the mind and open the heart to discover peace in our everyday lives. For both the beginner seeking an introduction and the experienced practitioner seeking inspiration, THE MIND AND THE WAY is an invaluable resource.

Additional information

Weight 0.333 kg
Dimensions 1.9 × 15.2 × 23.3 cm
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Format

Paperback

Language

Pages

240

Publisher

Year Published

2014-10-31

Imprint

Publication City/Country

London, United Kingdom

ISBN 10

1846043646

About The Author

Born in the United States, Ajahn Sumedho is the senior Western representative of the Thai Forest tradition of Theravada Buddhism. He was abbot of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK, from its consecration in 1984 until his retirement in 2010, and is considered a seminal figure in the transmission of Buddha's teachings to the West.

Review Quote

A wonderfully accessible and compassionate expression of the Buddha's teachings. Ajahn Sumedho's exemplary life illuminates this timeless transforming wisdom, and the simple clarity of his words helps light our own spiritual journey. A good book for us all.