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Emptiness by Guy Armstrong

Emptiness

A Practical Guide for Meditators

Guy Armstrong

Wisdom Publications · Print & ebook · August 7, 2018

A richly informed, practical guide to Buddhism’s most subtle teaching.

MeditationBuddhism - GeneralBuddhist Thoughtphilosophy
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Who it’s for
A practical, accessible look at emptiness—and its connection to compassion and freedom of mind.
Genres
Buddhism - General, Meditation, Buddhist Thought
Published
Wisdom Publications, August 7, 2018

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About this book

A richly informed, practical guide to Buddhism’s most subtle teaching. Guy Armstrong has been a leading figure and beloved teacher of insight meditation for decades. In this book, he makes difficult Buddhist topics easy to understand, weaving together Theravada and Mahayana teachings on emptiness to show how we can liberate our minds and manifest compassion in our lives.

Subtle Made Clear

A practical, accessible look at emptiness—and its connection to compassion and freedom of mind.

Come here for

  • Clear guidance through subtle Buddhist teachings on emptiness
  • A bridge between Theravada and Mahayana perspectives

Expect

  • Difficult ideas made easier to understand
  • Insight meditation informed by decades of teaching

Where it sits

Buddhism - General68%
Buddhist Thought62%
Meditation56%

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Publisher categories

  • Buddhist Thought
  • Buddhist Practice & Ritual
  • Theravada Buddhism
Authors
Guy Armstrong
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Published
August 7, 2018
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Buddhist Thought