{"title":"Gil Fronsdal","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful teachings of Gil Fronsdal. A leading voice in contemporary mindfulness and meditation, Fronsdal's books offer a practical path to inner peace and a deeper understanding of Buddhist principles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dhammapada-book-gil-fronsdal-9781590306062","title":"Dhammapada","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49543333609745,"sku":"GOR005009165","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50031964258577,"sku":"CIN1590306066G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50658162278673,"sku":"GOR005163175","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51153565417745,"sku":"CIN1590306066VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51802266861841,"sku":"GOR010356524","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1590306066.jpg?v=1750926844"},{"product_id":"dhammapada-book-gil-fronsdal-9781590303801","title":"The Dhammapada","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Buddhist scholar and Insight Meditation teacher presents the most universally beloved scriptures of Buddhism in this \"clear, concise, and inspiring\" translation that \"brings these timeless passages of the Buddha right into our hearts\" (Joseph Goldstein)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The \u003ci\u003eDhammapada\u003c\/i\u003e is the most widely read Buddhist scripture in existence, enjoyed by both Buddhists and non-Buddhists. This classic text of teaching verses from the earliest period of Buddhism in India conveys the philosophical and practical foundations of the Buddhist tradition. The text presents two distinct goals for leading a spiritual life: the first is attaining happiness in this life (or in future lives); the second goal is the achievement of spiritual liberation, freedom, absolute peace. Many of the key themes of the verses are presented in dichotomies or pairs, for example, grief and suffering versus joy; developing the mind instead of being negligent about one's mental attitude and conduct; virtuous action versus misconduct; and being truthful versus being deceitful. The purpose of these contrasts is, very simply, to describe the difference between what leads to desirable outcomes and what does not.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For centuries, this text has been studied in its original Pali, the canonical language of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. This fresh new translation from Insight Mediation teacher and Pail translator Gil Fronsdal is both highly readable and scholarly authoritative. With extensive explanatory notes, this edition combines a rigorous attention to detail in bringing forth the original text with the translator's personal knowledge of the Buddhist path. It is the first truly accurate and highly readable translation of this text to be published in English.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49550715191569,"sku":"GOR003919960","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49617452466449,"sku":"CIN1590303806G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":49949119709457,"sku":"CIN1590303806A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50031407923473,"sku":"CIN1590303806VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50777102418193,"sku":"GOR009736478","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ LIKE_NEW \/ SBYB","offer_id":51439331574033,"sku":"CIN1590303806LN","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53388794462481,"sku":"GOR006344507","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1590303806.jpg?v=1751426424"},{"product_id":"monastery-within-book-gil-fronsdal-9780984509218","title":"A Monastery Within","description":"Inspired by his years of Buddhist monastic life, Gil Fronsdal has written these warm-hearted stories as part of the tradition of teaching through storytelling. These are tales of transformation and spiritual growth. They delight and challenge as they express different facets of the Buddhist path to liberation in familiar, yet fresh and engaging, ways. These stories can be reread often, each time supporting new reflec- tions on the spiritual life and the possibility of each person awakening to the kindness, clarity and insight available to all of us. A Monastery Within points to how each person can build an inner home for the awakened life.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49617123180817,"sku":"CIN0984509216G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50262609920273,"sku":"GOR008745606","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51010593521937,"sku":"NIN9780984509218","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53179415527697,"sku":"GOR014794130","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0984509216.jpg?v=1750981449"},{"product_id":"steps-to-liberation-the-buddha-s-eightfold-path-book-gil-fronsdal-9780989833493","title":"Steps to Liberation: The Buddha's Eightfold Path","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49617561092369,"sku":"CIN0989833496G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50182637027601,"sku":"CIN0989833496VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51662927593745,"sku":"GOR012151717","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51797496135953,"sku":"GOR014402875","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53498427801873,"sku":"GOR014947371","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0989833496.jpg?v=1751172650"},{"product_id":"buddha-before-buddhism-book-gil-fronsdal-9781611803242","title":"The Buddha before Buddhism","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis easy-to-understand translation of one of the earliest surviving Buddhist texts offers a pathway to awakening that is simple, straightforward, and free of religious doctrine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e One of the earliest of all Buddhist texts, theAtthakavagga, or \"Book of Eights,\" is a remarkable document, not only because it comes from the earliest strain of the literature-before the Buddha, as the title suggests, came to be thought of as a \"Buddhist\"-but also because its approach to awakening is so simple and free of adherence to any kind of ideology. Instead theAtthakavaggapoints to a direct and simple approach for attaining peace without requiring the adherence to doctrine.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The value of the teachings it contains is not in the profundity of their philosophy or in their authority as scripture; rather, the value is found in the results they bring to those who live by them. Instead of doctrines to be believed, the \"Book of Eights\" describes means or practices for realizing peace. GilFronsdal'srigorous translation with commentary reveals the text to be of interest not only to Buddhists, but also to the ever-growing demographic of spiritual-but-not-religious, who seek a spiritual life outside the structures of religion.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49734881771793,"sku":"NGR9781611803242","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50164726890769,"sku":"GOR009821034","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50800851517713,"sku":"CIN1611803241G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":53072159768849,"sku":"CIN1611803241VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1611803241.jpg?v=1751342254"},{"product_id":"dhammapada-book-gil-fronsdal-9781611805994","title":"The Dhammapada","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis pocket-sized edition of the most widely read of all classic Buddhist texts presents, in verse form, the poetic and inspirational sayings of the Buddha\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Presenting two distinct goals for leading a spiritual life-attaining happiness in this life (and in future lives) and the achievement of absolute peace-this classic text of teaching verses from the earliest period of Buddhism in India conveys the philosophical and practical foundations of the Buddhist tradition. This accessible translation combines Gil Fronsdal's personal knowledge of the Buddhist path with his rigorous attention to detail in bringing forth the original Pali text for seekers of all levels.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts.The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman.The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compactformat that is collectible, reader-friendly, andapplicable to everyday life.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49735848395025,"sku":"NGR9781611805994","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49974463136017,"sku":"CIN1611805996G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50331319468305,"sku":"GOR013930034","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50408310276369,"sku":"GOR009481913","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51039689376017,"sku":"NIN9781611805994","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":52106983571729,"sku":"CIN1611805996VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52470437347601,"sku":"GOR013182226","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1611805996.jpg?v=1751437373"},{"product_id":"dhammapada-book-gil-fronsdal-9781645472438","title":"The Dhammapada","description":"The \u003ci\u003eDhammapada\u003c\/i\u003e is the most widely read Buddhist scripture in existence, enjoyed by both Buddhists and non-Buddhists. This classic text of teaching verses from the earliest period of Buddhism in India conveys the philosophical and practical foundations of the Buddhist tradition. The text presents two distinct goals for leading a spiritual life- the first is attaining happiness in this life (or in future lives); the second goal is the achievement of spiritual liberation, freedom, absolute peace. Many of the key themes of the verses are presented in dichotomies or pairs, for example, grief and suffering versus joy; developing the mind instead of being negligent about one's mental attitude and conduct; virtuous action versus misconduct; and being truthful versus being deceitful. The purpose of these contrasts is, very simply, to describe the difference between what leads to desirable outcomes and what does not.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For centuries, this text has been studied in its original Pali, the canonical language of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. This fresh new translation from Insight Mediation teacher and Pail translator Gil Fronsdal is both highly readable and scholarly authoritative. With extensive explanatory notes, this edition combines a rigorous attention to detail in bringing forth the original text with the translator's personal knowledge of the Buddhist path. It is the first truly accurate and highly readable translation of this text to be published in English.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49755171324177,"sku":"NGR9781645472438","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50387035619601,"sku":"CIN1645472434VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50417645289745,"sku":"CIN1645472434G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51043928506641,"sku":"NIN9781645472438","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52515319513361,"sku":"GOR014546991","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1645472434.jpg?v=1751428567"},{"product_id":"issue-at-hand-book-gil-fronsdal-9780615162867","title":"The Issue At Hand","description":"Essays on Buddhist Mindfulness Practice. An inspiring and very accessible compilation of essays and edited talks on the Buddhist practice of mindfulness. As Gil Fronsdal states, the search for the issue at hand is the search for what is closest at hand, for what is directly seen, heard, smelt, tasted, felt, and cognized in the present. Gil brings the practice of mindfulness not only to formal meditation but to all the varying aspects of every day life.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49757233053969,"sku":"GOR006474672","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49773882081553,"sku":"CIN061516286XVG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":49918028120337,"sku":"CIN061516286XA","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50486762111249,"sku":"CIN061516286XG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51004774154513,"sku":"NIN9780615162867","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53349493211409,"sku":"GOR011625996","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/061516286X.jpg?v=1751008960"},{"product_id":"unhindered-book-gil-fronsdal-9780989833400","title":"Unhindered","description":"This book is an engaging collection of essays, reflections and practices on the Five Hindrances, the primary obstacles to mindfulness and serenity in the teachings of the Buddha. With his characteristic clarity, born from decades of meditation practice and teaching, Gil Fronsdal demonstrates how to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones on the path of freedom.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49789899309329,"sku":"CIN0989833402G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50095474704657,"sku":"CIN0989833402A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ LIKE_NEW \/ SBYB","offer_id":50177945993489,"sku":"CIN0989833402LN","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50476786811153,"sku":"GOR009879746","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51011090841873,"sku":"NIN9780989833400","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":53140771078417,"sku":"CIN0989833402VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53260132319505,"sku":"GOR010224818","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0989833402.jpg?v=1751418718"},{"product_id":"dhammapada-book-gil-fronsdal-9781590302118","title":"Dhammapada","description":"The \u003ci\u003eDhammapada\u003c\/i\u003e is the most widely read Buddhist scripture in existence, enjoyed by both Buddhists and non-Buddhists. This classic text of teaching verses from the earliest period of Buddhism in India conveys the philosophical and practical foundations of the Buddhist tradition. The text presents two distinct goals for leading a spiritual life: the first is attaining happiness in this life (or in future lives); the second goal is the achievement of spiritual liberation, freedom, absolute peace. Many of the key themes of the verses are presented in dichotomies or pairs, for example, grief and suffering versus joy; developing the mind instead of being negligent about one's mental attitude and conduct; virtuous action versus misconduct; and being truthful versus being deceitful. The purpose of these contrasts is, very simply, to describe the difference between what leads to desirable outcomes and what does not. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor centuries, this text has been studied in its original Pali, the canonical language of Buddhism in Southeast Asia. This fresh new translation from Insight Mediation teacher and Pail translator Gil Fronsdal is both highly readable and scholarly authoritative. With extensive explanatory notes, this edition combines a rigorous attention to detail in bringing forth the original text with the translator's personal knowledge of the Buddhist path. It is the first truly accurate and highly readable translation of this text to be published in English.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49791131943185,"sku":"CIN1590302117G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52389236441361,"sku":"GOR007183849","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":53067451629841,"sku":"CIN1590302117VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1590302117.jpg?v=1751341759"},{"product_id":"the-dhammapada-teachings-of-the-buddha-book-and-audio-cd-set-cd-9781590306413","title":"The Dhammapada","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49981333733649,"sku":"CIN1590306414VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50004313080081,"sku":"CIN1590306414G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50287759655185,"sku":"GOR002252786","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1590306414.jpg?v=1751427422"},{"product_id":"toucher-le-coeur-du-sujet-book-gil-fronsdal-9780984509270","title":"Toucher le Coeur du Sujet","description":"Essays on Buddhist Mindfulness Practice. An inspiring and very accessible compilation of essays and edited talks on the Buddhist practice of mindfulness. As Gil Fronsdal states, the search for the issue at hand is the search for what is closest at hand, for what is directly seen, heard, smelt, tasted, felt, and cognized in the present. Gil brings the practice of mindfulness not only to formal meditation but to all the varying aspects of every day life.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53490285805841,"sku":"NIN9780984509270","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780984509270.jpg?v=1777732816"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-au\/collections\/author-books-by-gil-fronsdal.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}