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Dipa Ma by Amy Schmidt

Dipa Ma

The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master

Amy Schmidt, Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield

BlueBridge · Print & ebook · May 11, 2005

This biography of one of the few women in her generation to devote herself entirely to the pursuit of meditation also includes Dipa Ma's spiritual teachings, which have made her a major figure in contemporary Buddhism.

MeditationReligious LivesBuddhism - General
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Who it’s for
A practical, reflective portrait suited to study or quiet reading.
Genres
Religious Lives, Buddhism - General, Meditation
Published
BlueBridge, May 11, 2005

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About this book

This biography of one of the few women in her generation to devote herself entirely to the pursuit of meditation also includes Dipa Ma's spiritual teachings, which have made her a major figure in contemporary Buddhism.

Quiet Clarity

A practical, reflective portrait suited to study or quiet reading.

Come here for

  • contemplative practice grounding
  • clear, accessible entry to Buddhist tradition

Expect

  • daily-practice and classroom use
  • straightforward, contemplative tone

Where it sits

Religious Lives84%
Meditation67%
Buddhism - General49%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Religious Lives
  • Buddhist Thought
Authors
Amy Schmidt, Joseph Goldstein, Jack Kornfield
Publisher
BlueBridge
Published
May 11, 2005
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Religious Lives