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The Experience of Insight: A Simple and Direct Guide to Buddhist Meditation (Shambhala Dragon Editions) Paperback – June 12, 1987

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This modern classic on Buddhist meditation will help you further your practice and understanding of foundational Buddhist teachings
 
This modern spiritual classic, presented as a thirty-day meditation retreat taught by Joseph Goldstein, offers timeless practical instructions and real-world advice for practicing meditation—whether walking or sitting in formal practice or engaging in everyday life. Goldstein—a beloved and respected meditation teacher who studied for many years under the guidance of eminent Buddhist teachers from India, Tibet, and Burma—uses the retreat format to explain various basic Buddhist teachings including karma, selflessness, and the four noble truths, while also drawing connections to many different spiritual traditions.
 
Full of clear and practical instruction, The Experience of Insight is the perfect companion for both experienced practitioners and those looking to get into meditation for the first time.
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“Many of us seek the deeper, purer, more esoteric teachings . . . thus, there is an increasing demand for meditation training both as a means and an end. This book is a blessing . . . a highly significant contribution to our growth at this time.”—from the Introduction by Ram Dass

“This attractive volume is in the tradition of Krishnamurti's books and various classics like The Three Pillars of Zen in its strength, clarity, and simplicity.”—Brain/Mind Bulletin

“The Experience of Insight comes about as close to delivering the promise of its title as any written material can.”—East West Journal

“A broad-minded, open-handed invitation to come and experience for oneself the everchanging nature of mind and body.”—New Age

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shambhala; Reissue edition (June 12, 1987)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0877732264
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0877732266
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
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Customers find the book insightful and a good introduction to Buddhist meditation. They describe it as a great read with clear instructions and motivational guidance. The book provides a succinct introduction to meditation that is easy to follow.

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Customers find the book provides a clear guide to meditation and the workings of the mind. They describe it as a collection of dharma talks from a meditation retreat. The wisdom is profound and helpful, motivating readers and changing their lives. Readers say the book is good for all levels of meditators.

"...Goldstein's instructions are clear and relevant to all of the picky questions that I had about meditation such as: 'Why am I concentrating on the..." Read more

"Along with being a great meditation teacher, he is an excellent writer. His book 'Mindfulness' is another great read." Read more

"...and reference that I expect I will re-read and use as a reference for my meditation practice." Read more

"...Easy to read and relatable. He gives the reader practical tools on applying meditation into your life, and understanding the mind from an unorthodox..." Read more

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Customers find the book readable and an excellent introduction to Buddhist meditation. They describe it as a powerful guide to Eastern meditation.

"Along with being a great meditation teacher, he is an excellent writer. His book 'Mindfulness' is another great read." Read more

"...Still, a very worthwhile read and reference that I expect I will re-read and use as a reference for my meditation practice." Read more

"I downloaded what I thought was the newer version of this wonderful book (August 2020) and when I open it in Kindle it looks like the 1976 version..." Read more

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Customers find the book's instructions clear and motivating. They find it readable and relatable, with a good introduction. The discipline suggestions are easy to apply in today's busy world.

"...Goldstein's instructions are clear and relevant to all of the picky questions that I had about meditation such as: 'Why am I concentrating on the..." Read more

"Goldstein writes with pure humility and truth. Easy to read and relatable...." Read more

"...this book feels like you are doing a retreat and getting first hand instruction from a master. Excellent." Read more

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  • Johnathan E. Shatto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spot-on explanations of meditation with very helpful context
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2019
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    I practiced meditation when I was 15 years-old and again now at 32 years-old. I always had so many questions about what exactly I was supposed to be doing. Goldstein's book is the second book that I have read this month while doing Sam Harris' Waking Up app meditations, and this book was exactly what I was looking for. Goldstein's instructions are clear and relevant to all of the picky questions that I had about meditation such as: 'Why am I concentrating on the breath but then also some other times concentrating on anything that arises?', 'If I feel a vacuous mind, I must be on to something good...?' (The answer there is 'no'.), 'How does the idea of the "self" tie into this?'.

    I really appreciated the medium speed pace of this text. It was elaborate enough and slightly ponderous, but not repetitive or too long. Although I was interested in fairly explicit instruction on meditation, I appreciated the tie-in to Buddhist tradition. And the book gave me some unexpected 'aha!' moments by getting me to think about life in some novel ways.
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  • Olesage
    5.0 out of 5 stars Joseph is a master
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2020
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    Along with being a great meditation teacher, he is an excellent writer. His book 'Mindfulness' is another great read.
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  • Alexander Lazar
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not the most engaging, but very useful.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2013
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    A clear guide to the workings of the mind, and how to work with it with meditation. Not the most engaging reading - there's no humor or much in the way of story-telling. Still, a very worthwhile read and reference that I expect I will re-read and use as a reference for my meditation practice.
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  • Sasha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Enlightening
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020
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    Goldstein writes with pure humility and truth. Easy to read and relatable. He gives the reader practical tools on applying meditation into your life, and understanding the mind from an unorthodox approach. The Buddhist and Tao view of non action to achieve your true nature, is heavily applied here and can help anyone find the peace their nature asks them of. I am thankful to have found his book during the pandemic. At a time when there is so much uncertainty and ego-driven tendencies of self preservation, Goldstein helped me in directing myself towards my inner compass of peace.
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  • Ginny Latham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kindle Edition Question???
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2021
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    I downloaded what I thought was the newer version of this wonderful book (August 2020) and when I open it in Kindle it looks like the 1976 version (which I own in paperback). Can anyone tell me what year the kindle edition is?
    Thank you!
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  • Myriam G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Into the heart of Buddhist practice
    Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2019
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    Joseph Goldstein is one of my top teachers of all times. He has a way of making the teaching available and so attractive that it makes the actual practice not only possible, but applicable to all people.
    He has reached my heart, and his way of teaching has allowed me to enhance my daily practice into a most committed way of life.
    I sincerely recommend this book to anyone who is seriously trying to engage in insight oriented meditation and might find as a side effect an unbelievable skill to enjoy and navigate through life.
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  • Charlalee
    5.0 out of 5 stars The voice of a classic
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2012
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    This book, written 36 years ago, stands as one of the freshest takes I've encountered for some time on subjects that are core to the Buddhist experience. I will re-read this one often, putting it on the shelf where I keep my classics. Goldstein writes with such a non assuming voice, retaining as he does here that inquisitive state of mind that so intrigued me when I was in college. He's so accessible as a person when he writes, having that gift that makes the reader want to call him up with yet another question. I felt so present at the retreat he records here because of the unique way he expresses himself. Hes clearly a guy who should pick up the pen and give us some more.
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  • Elizabeth Grimley
    5.0 out of 5 stars interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
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    good book
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  • julieta
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
    Reviewed in Germany on April 27, 2024
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    Super introductory book
    Joseph is am amazing teacher
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  • originalisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Essentially this book is about Buddhist meditation and it is fascinating reading.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2015
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    I really like the way Joseph Goldstein teaches aspects of Buddhism. I heard one of his talks on 'letting go', which is one of the Four Noble Truths and he explains it so fluently and easily in a way that one grasps it right away. He approaches the Four Noble Truths in this book plus the Noble Eightfold Path. Essentially this book is about Buddhist meditation and it is fascinating reading, I often read sections of it.
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  • Martin Licenik
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2017
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    Simply great reading. And always to the point.
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  • A lawyer of sorts
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting/ infuriating
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2023
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    This is worth reading.  The book contains some thought- provoking content, well worth meditating or reflecting on, as well as practises which may be beneficial. However, it also contains quite a lot of complete twaddle. Mystical/ spiritual/ religious dogma/ concepts. Inconsistencies abound, and this complete nonsense detracts from the good/interesting content. To which I'm sure the retort will be that I just don't "get" it.
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  • MRS NANETTE H PATTERSON
    5.0 out of 5 stars highly readable - and arrived quickly - delighted.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2015
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    Superb condition, highly readable - and arrived quickly - delighted.
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