by Jack Kornfield
Jack Kornfield is one of the leading spiritual teachers of our time. Having trained as a Buddhist monk in monastaries in Burma India and Thailand, and gaining a PHD in psychology, he soon realised that Buddhist teachings are a compelling challenge to much of the western world. Along with Thich Nhat Hanh and others, he has helped to introduce the core teachings of Buddhist wisdom in a non-sectarian and accessible way for western culture. In this book he takes the reader straight to the heart of Buddhist teachings, and at the end of most chapters, suggests specific practices to try. For me, the title of this book describes the author. He writes in such a way that the reader is drawn to his warmth and compassion, he knows that some of the teachings are hard to grasp but is encouraging and inspiring, truly wanting us to discover our own capacity for kindness and wisdom that will enable us to fulfil our potential, and transform the way that we handle everyday challenges.
Review by Sandra Marrison. Published by Rbooks. ISBN 978-1-84-604125-9 www.rbooks.co.uk www.jackkornfield.org
