Insight Meditation: A Psychology of Freedom [Paperback]

The fruit of some twenty years' experience leading Buddhist meditation retreats, this book touches on a wide range of topics raised repeatedly by meditators and includes favorite stories, key Buddhist teachings, and answers to most-asked questions."An intelligent, thorough, startlingly clear description of Westernvipassanapractice in particular and Buddhism in general."—Los Angeles Times



"Goldstein's years of experience in leading Buddhist retreats render this a wise and mature book of interest not only to Westerners but also to others open to learning about Buddhist practice and insight into the interconnectedness of all life. Highly recommended."—Library Journal

"Insight Meditationwill be welcomed by all those who wish to extend and deepen their commitment to a life of mindfulness."—Jon Kabat-Zinn, author ofWherever You Go, There You Are



"Wise and practical guidance for anyone who seeks to free the mind through meditation."—Daniel Goleman, author ofEmotional IntelligenceJoseph Goldstein began exploring meditation as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand. Following extended meditation retreats with various teachers in India and Burma, including the renowned Buddhist meditation master Anagarika Sri Munindra, he cofounded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. He has taught numerous meditation classes, workshops, and retreats in America and abroad over the last eight years and is one of the founders and primary teachers of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. He is also the author ofThe Experience of Insight,Insight Meditation,One Dharmaand coauthor ofSeeking the Heart of Wisdom.US