tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006661160402695490.post1131034216591709720..comments2023-04-11T10:16:52.605-04:00Comments on Mindful Synergy: Why Synergy?Sameet Kumar, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00027167236244432047noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006661160402695490.post-63436256966761457222009-05-14T19:23:00.000-04:002009-05-14T19:23:00.000-04:00Thank you so much!
I think your recommendations w...Thank you so much!<br /><br />I think your recommendations will be very helpful in making a path forward.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024638913400894685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006661160402695490.post-71490357985961449912009-05-13T22:40:00.000-04:002009-05-13T22:40:00.000-04:00James, you are so welcome.
In my own life, there...James, you are so welcome. <br /><br />In my own life, there are three categories of Buddhist books that I have found helpful, each for different reasons. First, the words of the Buddha in translation. These are the suttas, sutras, and tantras. Of these, the Diamond Sutra is profound in meaning and brief in length. These nearly primary sources are the foundation of understanding the Buddha's teachings. <br /><br />Second are the biographies of accomplished masters, such as Milarepa, Marpa, Shabkar, and Ch'an Master Xu Yun, all of which are available in translation. These works are inspirational in setting your own motivation for regular meditation practice. <br /><br />Third are the writings of other practitioners for inspiration, encouragement, and clarification. In the context of grief, any work by Pema Chodron will be of tremendous help. I have also been inspired by the poetry of Han Shan ("Cold Mountain Poems"), as well as Ram Dass ("The Only Dance There Is"). Both are really accomplished spiritual masters and teachers, although I'm not certain they would identify exclusively as "Buddhists". <br /><br />And, as a reminder, you need not be "Buddhist" either to grow from pain, or to find jewels of wisdom in the unlikliest of places. <br /><br />Be well.Sameet Kumar, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00027167236244432047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8006661160402695490.post-14977688694568576212009-05-12T19:54:00.000-04:002009-05-12T19:54:00.000-04:00I just ran across your podcast on Psychojourney fr...I just ran across your podcast on Psychojourney from 2007. It was a great and timely affirmation, and I wanted to say thank you. I also have ordered your book from Amazon.<br /><br />In addition to learning to cope with loss, I have long had an interest in Buddhism. I wondred if you could recommend other books that I might find useful?<br /><br />Again, thanks for your work. I am amazed how lightly I took grief until it became so significant in my life.<br /><br /><br />James Andre<br />truemotion@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024638913400894685noreply@blogger.com