A Buddhist Grief Observed by Guy Newland
Amid the world-shattering pain of loss, what helps? After the death of his beloved partner from cancer, Newland finds himself asking how effective his long years of Buddhist practice have been in helping him come to terms with overwhelming grief. This finely written book offers a lucid meditation on what it means to practice the Dharma when everything falls apart. --Stephen Batchelor, author of Buddhism without Beliefs and After Buddhism In the tradition of C. S. Lewis's A Grief Observed, Guy Newland offers this brave record of falling to pieces and then learning to make sense of his pain and grief within his spiritual tradition. Drawing inspiration from all corners of the Buddhist world--from Zen stories and the Dalai Lama, to Pema Ch dr n and ancient Pali texts--this book reverberates with honesty, kindness, and deep humanity. Newland shows us the power of responding fully and authentically to the death of a loved one. A sad, beautiful, and necessary book--and a map waiting for many who will need it. --James Ishmael Ford, author of If You're Lucky Your Heart Will Break Guy Newland faces squarely the pain of death and the pain of grief and offers a work of uncommon power, insight, and honesty--and extraordinary compassion. --Jay L. Garfield, author of Engaging Buddhism
Guy Newland is Professor of Religion and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Central Michigan University, where he has taught since 1988. He has authored, edited, and translated several books on Tibetan Buddhism, including the three-volume translation of The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781614293019 |
| ISBN 10 | 1614293015 |
| Title | A Buddhist Grief Observed |
| Author | Guy Newland |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Wisdom Publications,U.S. |
| Year published | 2016-08-09 |
| Number of pages | 120 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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