The Wonder of Presence
And the Way of Meditative Inquiry
$48.23
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
15 April 2002
Summary
In this compelling collection of talks, interviews, and letters, Toni Packer provides a comprehensive overview of the path of meditative inquiry—a nondenominational approach to spiritual growth that emphasizes the direct experience of the present moment. “The immense challenge for each one of us,” Packer writes, “is can we live our lives, at least for moments at a time, in the wonder of presence that is the creative source of everything?” She shows how we can transform fear, anger, guilt, and…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781570628757 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1570628750 |
| Author: | Toni Packer |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 15 April 2002 |
| Weight: | 232g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 13mm |
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“This refreshingly iconoclastic collection of dharma talks encourages readers to de-emphasize issues such as posture, the ‘stages’ of enlightenment or the proper meditation techniques in favor of ‘effortless being.’ Packer’s emphasis on awareness and ‘the wonder of presence’—combined with her rare ability to make abstract concepts seem simple, even obvious—makes this a welcome addition.“— Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Toni Packer
Toni Packer began studying Zen at the Rochester Zen Center in 1967 with Roshi Philip Kapleau. She teaches and leads retreats at Springwater Center in Springwater, New York.
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