A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life
About This Book
One of the most beloved books on Buddhist spirituality in the West, this guide by clinical psychologist and meditation master Jack Kornfield addresses the full range of what actually happens on the spiritual path — including the hazards, detours, and losses that no introduction mentions. He argues that a genuine spiritual path must include the heart, not just the mind, and that psychological healing and spiritual liberation are not separate projects.
What You'll Learn
Many of the difficulties on the spiritual path — inflation, bypassing, idealization of teachers — arise from spiritual practices that are not balanced with compassion, ground, and the willingness to look at one's shadow. The grief, fear, and love stored in the body must be met and released — no amount of meditation can permanently bypass them. A "path with heart" is one that keeps returning you to your essential humanity rather than taking you away from it.
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