{"product_id":"the-path-of-insight-meditation-9781611805819","title":"The Path of Insight Meditation","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn introductory guide to Insight meditation, offering exercises from two master teachers and a look into how this practice leads to compassion and a deeper understanding of self.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInsight meditation is a Buddhist practice that opens the way to profound awakening in our daily lives. This introductory guide offers wisdom about how this path cultivates compassion, strengthens mindfulness, and leads to a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. It also includes exercises from these two master teachers, developed from their meditation retreats taught around the world. Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield are the founders of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and each has authored many books on meditation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJack Kornfield is one of the key teachers to have brought Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. He is the cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. His books include \u003ci\u003eAfter the Ecstasy, the Laundry\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eMeditation for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Wise Heart\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoseph Goldstein began exploring meditation as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand. Following extended meditation retreats with various teachers in India and Burma, including the renowned Buddhist meditation master Anagarika Sri Munindra, he cofounded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. He has taught numerous meditation classes, workshops, and retreats in America and abroad over the last eight years and is one of the founders and primary teachers of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Experience of Insight\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInsight Meditation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOne Dharma\u003c\/i\u003e and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eSeeking the Heart of Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Shambhala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525001122066,"sku":"9781611805819","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_98603b90-27a8-407c-8fde-95da394a146a.jpg?v=1731198356","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-path-of-insight-meditation-9781611805819","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}