Dipa Ma

The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master

Author: Amy Schmidt

This biography of one of the few women in her generation to devote herself entirely to the pursuit of meditation also includes Dipa Ma's spiritual teachings, which have made her a major figure in contemporary Buddhism.

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'An inspiring and beautiful book about one of our most beloved elders, a modern Buddhist saint' - Jack Kornfield Read the life story and spiritual teachings of Dipa Ma, a major figure in contemporary Buddhism. She was the teacher of such well-respected western Buddhists as Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Joseph Goldstein, Alice Walker, and Sylvia Boorstein, among others.

Critic Reviews

'An inspiring and beautiful book about one of our most beloved elders, a modern Buddhist saint', Jack Kornfield 'Reading these reflections of Dipa Ma rouses the faith that being in her presence always did: a mind at peace and a heart of complete loving kindness is a human possibility.' - Sylvia Boorstein, author of It's Easier than You Think'This book, like Dipa Ma, is simple, straightforward, and powerful.' - Alice Walker, author of The Colour Purple

About the Author

Amy Schmidt: Amita (Amy) Schmidt LCSW is a psychotherapist and Vipassana meditation teacher. She was the resident teacher at the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts for six years. She currently has a private practice in Hawaii with a special focus on anxiety, depression, and trauma.