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The Beginner’s Guide to Buddhism: A Short Course on this Powerful Eastern Philosophy Audiobook

By: Jack Kornfield
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Read By: Jack Kornfield Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2007 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781591799993
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Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

3

Longest Chapter Length:

40:31 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

15:34 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

24:24 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

12
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Publisher Description

With a rich history stretching back over 2,500 years, Buddhism has been described both as a system of psychology and a philosophy for living. Yet most of us think of it as a religion. What is Buddhism? How is it practiced? Can it help you today?

On The Beginner's Guide to Buddhism, author and teacher Jack Kornfield immerses you in this time-honored approach to living fully and compassionately in the present moment. Join him as he illuminates Buddhism's most essential teachings, and how they make it possible to overcome the mental states that challenge us every day, such as fear, selfishness, confusion, and anger. Complete with authentic meditations to get you started.

Highlights:

• The Four Noble TruthsThe Eightfold Path

• Dharma—"The Laws of Life

• "Buddhist meditation practices

• Mindfulness teachings, and much more

Note: Excerpted from the full-length audio course.

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About Jack Kornfield

Jack Kornfield, PhD, cofounded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, in 1975 and later the Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology. His books include After the Ecstasy, the Laundry and the national bestseller A Path with Heart.