Author, psychologist and pioneering Buddhist teacher Kornfield writes his
best book yet (and his previous ones were pretty good). His newest uses the
same sweet narrative voice, provides convincing and illustrative anecdotes
and stories, and reaches into world traditions and literature as well as
contemporary scientific research. This book offers a systematic and well-
organized view of Buddhist psychology, complete with occasional diagrams.
Concepts and practices are placed in a framework that explains and connects
them. It's all done with an eye toward application; most chapters end with
exercises. Kornfield has been practicing Buddhism for close to 40 years,
a lasting discipline that has produced this masterful book and a seasoned
view of life that acknowledges a lot of oopses. As a mediator and
psychologist, he has also witnessed some serious angst, including his own,
and draws on it for illustrative power. Not everything here is new, least
of all the title, but then the Buddha isn't either. The best is left for
last: joy you can seek for yourself and others. Just keep your meditative
seat, and this book by your bed. Kornfield comes across as the therapist
you wish you'd had.

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