Teachings of the Buddha

Revised and Expanded

By: Gil Fronsdal - editor, Jack Kornfield - editor

Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Jack Kornfield

This treasury of essential Buddhist writings draws from the most popular Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese sources. Among the selections are some of the earliest recorded sayings of the Buddha on the practice of freedom, passages from later Indian scriptures on the perfection of wisdom, verses from Tibetan masters on the enlightened mind, and songs in praise of meditation by Zen teachers. The audiobook also includes traditional instruction on how to practice sitting meditation, cultivate calm awareness, and live with compassion. Jack Kornfield, one of the most respected American Buddhist teachers, has compiled these teachings to impart the essence and inspiration of Buddhism to listeners of all spiritual traditions.

A Dedication and Editor’s Preface are included, narrated by Jack Kornfield.

©1993, 1996 Jack Kornfield (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Truly excellent compilation

An amazing and succinct compilation of the Buddha's teachings. Not too long, not too short, each delivery is on point.

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i love this book. i will be listening often. repeating each lesson. they are wonderful

Excellent Dharma. Great to hear it. Would keep.

Excellent Dharma. Great to hear it . would keep on hearing it. for my good and others.

short and simple but powerful

pulls from many different sources to explain and enlighten the listener on the teachings of Buddha and mindfulness.

Basics of Humanity

It is simple entertaining informative. Every person should listen to it once at least once.