Author: Shankman, Richard

Dharma practice comprises a wide range of wise instructions and skillful means. As a result, meditators may be exposed to a diversity of approaches that can be confusing at times. In this clear and accessible exploration, a Dharma teacher and longtime meditator unravels the mix of sometimes conflicting, views and traditional teachings on how samadhi (concentration) is understood and taught. The book also includes interviews with prominent contemporary Buddhist teachers focusing on the practical experience of samadhi, bringing the theoretical to life. 240 pp.