A play I've taught several times; I just reread to prepare for seeing the new production at Lincoln Center. It's a great play. 5 fascinating characterA play I've taught several times; I just reread to prepare for seeing the new production at Lincoln Center. It's a great play. 5 fascinating characters. Ibsen rules....more
I've read like 20 translations. This may be my fave. Highly recommended. A guide for life.I've read like 20 translations. This may be my fave. Highly recommended. A guide for life....more
A bit surprised I was unaware of this until now. In the tradition of Ramana Maharshi, Krishnamurti, Spira, Packer, Wilber, Tolle and others, Singer isA bit surprised I was unaware of this until now. In the tradition of Ramana Maharshi, Krishnamurti, Spira, Packer, Wilber, Tolle and others, Singer is very clear and uses some vivid metaphors here that have the potential to open eyes and souls. Recommended....more
Excellent blend of science/mindfulness. One of the better, more helpful books I've read on the subject.Excellent blend of science/mindfulness. One of the better, more helpful books I've read on the subject....more
Interesting translation.explication-- a worthy follow up to his fine previous book on Vasubandhu's "Only Mind" school of Buddhism. Practical, fascinatInteresting translation.explication-- a worthy follow up to his fine previous book on Vasubandhu's "Only Mind" school of Buddhism. Practical, fascinating dharma....more
I was previously unaware of Vasubandhu & the Yogacara school of Buddhism. This is a congenial, informative, and (perhaps most importantly) practical aI was previously unaware of Vasubandhu & the Yogacara school of Buddhism. This is a congenial, informative, and (perhaps most importantly) practical approach to complex dharma. Just did my third read. Highly recommended....more
A week of talks from 1972, and more from 1985 (K.'s final talks in Europe). All K. is worth serious attention, and these talks are particularly readablA week of talks from 1972, and more from 1985 (K.'s final talks in Europe). All K. is worth serious attention, and these talks are particularly readable and clear (if a tad repetitive). Recommended....more
The Wonder of Presence is her best imho, but all of Toni's books/talks are worth reading.The Wonder of Presence is her best imho, but all of Toni's books/talks are worth reading....more
An excellent, science-based book on mindfulness and its practices. Brantley's meditation instructions are clear and very helpful. Recommended for anyoAn excellent, science-based book on mindfulness and its practices. Brantley's meditation instructions are clear and very helpful. Recommended for anyone interested in the subject, whether a beginner or seasoned practioner....more
An important early translation. Lau also provides very useful scholarly introduction, appendices, glossary, and notes. Maybe not the place to start yoAn important early translation. Lau also provides very useful scholarly introduction, appendices, glossary, and notes. Maybe not the place to start your study of Lao Tzu, but a version certainly worth spending some time with....more
An excellent, readable translation, with a fine introduction and notes. Seeing Confucianism as the "yang" to Lao Tzu's Taoist "Yin" has been of great An excellent, readable translation, with a fine introduction and notes. Seeing Confucianism as the "yang" to Lao Tzu's Taoist "Yin" has been of great help in my understanding these endlessly fascinating, intellectual thinkers....more
Bankei is my fave Zen master, a radical rebellious rascal. Can I consider him my teacher? At times I think this all one needs. And it's all in only 2 Bankei is my fave Zen master, a radical rebellious rascal. Can I consider him my teacher? At times I think this all one needs. And it's all in only 2 books (this & Haskell's)....more
Kiberd's goal is to reclaim Ulysses from academics and present it to everyday readers. And he does a damn good job, until the final chapters on Old/NeKiberd's goal is to reclaim Ulysses from academics and present it to everyday readers. And he does a damn good job, until the final chapters on Old/New Testaments, Shakespeare, & Dante. The meat of the book is a very readable chapter by chapter guide, approaching Ulysses as a "wisdom book" that teaches us the art and beauty of the ordinary....more
I've read a lot of K. This (like many other books) is a posthumous collection, but an especially good one. Perhaps the best, if not the simplest/easiesI've read a lot of K. This (like many other books) is a posthumous collection, but an especially good one. Perhaps the best, if not the simplest/easiest introduction to K's core teachings. To be read and reread. Again. And again....more
Goldstein's Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening would be the first book I'd recommend to someone who wants to understand/get on this path. ArmGoldstein's Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening would be the first book I'd recommend to someone who wants to understand/get on this path. Armstrong's book would come follow shortly thereafter-- profound and clear dharma that really helped me understand one of the most difficult concepts in Buddhism. Highly recommended for practitioners (or anyone) interested in annata (no self)/emptiness. ...more
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