Liberating Insight Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Insight Meditation

Name: Liberating Insight Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Insight Meditation
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ISBN: 9789749575314

ISBN-10: 9749575318

ISBN-13: 9789749575314

Edition: 2004

Authors: Frits Koster, Marjorie Oosterhoff

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This book introduces the reader to the psychology of Theravada Buddhism, the cradle of all later Buddhist schools and traditions. In simple and clear language Frits Koster describes the fundamental teachings of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths, karma and rebirth. He also introduces various forms of meditation, in particular vipassana or insight meditation. After a practical explanation of the method and practice of insight meditation, he elaborates on the fruits of this practice, namely wisdom and purification of the mind. In the final section of the book, Koster applies the principles and benefits of insight meditation to Western society in the areas of health, therapy,…

Book details

List price: $25.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Silkworm Books
Publication date: 5/1/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 219
Size: 5.51" wide x 8.50" long x 0.72" tall
Weight: 0.594




The essence of Buddhism



The life of the Buddha



The dissemination of Buddhism



The four noble truths



Ethics



Ethics in Buddhism



Karma



Rebirth



Four sublime mental states



Meditation



Tranquillity meditation



Insight meditation



The practice of insight meditation



Five powers



Fruits and obstacles



Intuitive wisdom



Seven stages of purification



Enlightenment



Obstacles on the path



Buddhism in the west



Health



Meditherapy



Sexual desire



Relationships and communication



Stress management



The four foundations of mindfulness



Engaged Buddhism