Being Nobody, Going Nowhere
Meditations on the Buddhist Path
Wisdom Publications · Print & ebook · June 10, 2005
In this lucid classic, beloved teacher Ayya Khema introduces the reader to the essence of the Buddhist path.
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- Who it’s for
- A lucid introduction pairs practical meditation guidance with a thoughtful account of Buddhist teachings.
- Genres
- Buddhism - General, Meditation, Buddhist Thought
- Published
- Wisdom Publications, June 10, 2005
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In this lucid classic, beloved teacher Ayya Khema introduces the reader to the essence of the Buddhist path. She addresses the how and why of meditation, providing a clear framework for understanding the nature of karma and rebirth and the entirety of the eightfold path. With specific, practical advice Ayya Khema illuminates the practices of compassion and sympathetic joy and offers forthright guidance in working with the hindrances that we all encounter in meditation.
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Few introductory books are both simple and profound. Being Nobody, Going Nowhere is both.
Practice and Perspective
A lucid introduction pairs practical meditation guidance with a thoughtful account of Buddhist teachings.
Come here for
- Clear guidance on meditation and the Buddhist path
- Practical ways to meet meditation’s familiar hindrances
Expect
- Straightforward treatment of karma, rebirth, and the eightfold path
- Attention to compassion, sympathetic joy, and the obstacles we encounter
Where it sits
| Meditation | 64% |
|---|---|
| Buddhism - General | 48% |
| Buddhist Thought | 28% |
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Publisher categories
- Meditation
- Buddhist Thought
- Buddhist Practice & Ritual
- Theravada Buddhism
- Authors
- Ayya Khema, Zoketsu Norman Fischer
- Publisher
- Wisdom Publications
- Published
- June 10, 2005
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Meditation