Engaged Spiritual Life A Buddhist Approach to Transforming Ourselves and the World

Name: Engaged Spiritual Life A Buddhist Approach to Transforming Ourselves and the World
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ISBN: 9780807077252

ISBN-10: 0807077259

ISBN-13: 9780807077252

Edition: 2006

Authors: Donald Rothberg, Jack Kornfield

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By the time Donald Rothberg was in his early twenties, he knew he had two vocations. He wanted to dedicate himself to justice and social change, and he wanted to commit himself to exploring the depths of human consciousness-to an awakening of our deeper spiritual nature. It has been his life"s work, as an activist, organizer, writer, and teacher, to bring these two paths together and to reveal how deeply they require one another. The Engaged Spiritual Life is the fruit of this work. Skillfully weaving together basic spiritual teachings, real-life examples, social context, and exercises, Rothberg provides a clear, thorough, and compelling guide for those interested in connecting inner and…

Book details

List price: $18.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Beacon Press
Publication date: 10/15/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English

Jack Kornfield was trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, Burma, and India and has taught around the world since 1974. He also holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He is a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and of the Spirit Rock Center. He lives in northern California.



Introduction : connecting inner and outer transformation



Establishing the conditions for safety and far : ethical practice



Mindfulness in action



Clarifying and setting intentions



Opening to suffering, opening to compassion



By taking care of myself, I take care of the world



Not knowing but keeping going



Interdependence



Transforming anger



Acting with equanimity



Committed action, non-attachment to outcome


Conclusion : finding our individual directions, discerning our next steps