Teachings of the Buddha by Jack Kornfield

Edited by Jack Kornfield, Teachings of the Buddha draws together Buddhist writings from Indian, Tibetan, Chinese and Japanese sources. The selections include early sayings attributed to the Buddha, wisdom scriptures, Tibetan verses and Zen meditation songs.

Traditional instructions on sitting meditation, calm awareness and compassion accompany the readings. This Shambhala Pocket Classics edition offers a compact way to explore several Buddhist traditions through their texts.