Roots of Buddhist Psychology

By: Jack Kornfield

Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

The Buddha said many times that just as the great oceans have but one taste, so do all the true teachings of the dharma: the taste of freedom. Jack Kornfield's The Roots of Buddhist Psychology opens this eternal view of the mind for all listeners.

Among the world's great religions, Buddhism has developed a rich psychology based not on metaphysics, but on the human predicament. Through its strategies, you can discover for yourself how to find true freedom from worldly suffering. Buddhism views the mind as a maze of feelings, perceptions, and emotional states. Unhappiness is rooted in unskillful responses to our world: grasping when things are pleasant, aversion when they are unpleasant, and delusion/confusion when they are neutral. Through awareness training, Kornfield teaches, you can transform these responses into real skills that are the path to awakening and freedom.

Like no other teaching course, The Roots of Buddhist Psychology gives you immediate strategies for living in the present, including 12 profound lectures, each one a gem of intelligent wisdom, on Buddhism's central teachings about the psyche and sacred attention. Here is specific instruction, taught in the classic tradition and enlivened with many parables, worldly stories, and thoughts from artists, philosophers, and writers who have helped us see how to live true, useful lives. Join Jack Kornfield and discover for yourself that what you seek is already here.

©1995 Jack Kornfield

excellent read

Broken down in such a way everyone can understand and relate to. loved it a

love this approach

Jack's voice is soothing. The concepts are a great reframe of being human. I've listened to this several times. highly recommend to professionals and laymen.

Absolutely Awesome & Elightening!!!

Kornfield's voice is very soothing & enjoyable, he also has many humorous moments that make the experience of the book fun as well as enlightening. While I am not a Buddhist this book is one of the best books I've ever listened to. Absolutely awesome psychology that will teach you how to maintain a happy state this is independent of & despite what is going on in your physical life, as well as great tools for treating others the way you want to be treated. This stuff should be taught secularly in elementary through high school, the world would be a better place if it were. These are teachings for anyone regardless of religion.

Wit and Wisdom

Where does Roots of Buddhist Psychology rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This audio book is a font of knowledge presented in a relaxed and knowledgeable way. It is a necessity for anyone on a Spiritual Path. 99.8/100.

What did you like best about this story?

It is a compilation of teachings that can absolutely change the way one perceives.

Which character – as performed by the narrator – was your favorite?

Jack Kornfield is a character.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Way too many to count.

Any additional comments?

This audio book is a primer, solidly delivered with humor, compassion and wit, that is indispensable to any library of a Spiritual Seeker. I’ve listened to it at least 4 times. It as fresh the fourth as the first.

Roots of Buddhist Psychology

I'm very glad that I stumbled upon Jack Kornfield. I was really touched by his teachings and I thought his delivery was wonderful. I highly recommend this book

his voice is so tranquil

much of the same stories, but still very enjoyable. buddha buddha buddha buddha buddha buddha

Excellent

Jack Kornfield is excellent here. Beatifull. Highly recommend

fascinating

jack Kornfield is a favorite Buddhist teacher of mine. His storytelling and lecture planning is so unique. Definitely recommend giving this a try.

A good introduction to the basics

A good description of the basic concepts.
First chapters offer good insight into the philosophy. Last chapters lacking in substance.
Good Read

Easy to understand

What made the experience of listening to Roots of Buddhist Psychology the most enjoyable?

Jack Kornfield's voice is soothing and it's great to be able to listen to him, as though you were sitting in one of his lectures, among his students.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Roots of Buddhist Psychology?

The section on The Power of Intention

What about the narrator’s performance did you like?

How easy he was to listen to and follow along. His intonation, pitch and rate of speed was perfect.