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Sylvia Boorstein, PhD, is an American psychotherapist, author, and teacher of psychology, Hatha yoga, meditation, Buddhism, and women’s studies. She was also a cofounder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, CA.

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Voices of Insight

In this anthology, leading Western teachers of Buddhism share their personal experiences on the path of insight meditation; their understanding of the basic teachings of the Buddha; the lessons they've learned in their training with their own teachers; and some good advice on following the Buddha...

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Sharon Salzberg (editor), Mirabai Bush (foreword)
1999
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Pay Attention, for Goodness’ Sake: The Buddhist Path of Kindness

According to the Buddha, the path of kindness is the path of happiness.

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Sylvia Boorstein
2003
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How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers

In 2001, Toni Bernhard got sick and, to her and her partner’s bewilderment, stayed that way. As they faced the confusion, frustration, and despair of a life with sudden limitations—a life that was vastly different from the one they’d thought they’d have together—Toni had to learn how to be sick.

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Toni Bernhard, Sylvia Boorstein
2018
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It’s Easier Than You Think: The Buddhist Way to Happiness

Using delightful and deceptively powerful stories from everyday experiences, beloved Buddhist teacher Sylvia Boorstein demystifies spirituality, charts the path to happiness through the Buddha’s basic teachings, shows how to eliminate hindrances to clear seeing, and develops a realistic course...

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Sylvia Boorstein
1997
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Happiness Is an Inside Job: Practicing for a Joyful Life

How can we stay engaged with life day after day? How can we continue to love—keep our minds in a happy mood—when life is complex and often challenging? These are questions that Sylvia Boorstein addresses in Happiness Is an Inside Job.

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Sylvia Boorstein
2008
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Solid Ground: Buddhist Wisdom for Difficult Times

Solid Ground: Buddhist Wisdom for Difficult Times is a lively and topical book that offers guidance on how to respond to the individual crises that inevitably arise in all of our lives, as well as to the political, economic, and social challenges society is currently facing.

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Sylvia Boorstein, Norman Fisher, Tsoknyi Rinpoche
2007
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Will Yoga and Meditation Really Change My Life: Personal Stories from 25 of North America’s Leading Teachers

Stephen Cope asked 25 yoga and meditation teachers to share their “tales from the path”—their thoughts on how the long-term practice of yoga and meditation has changed their lives.

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Stephen Cope
2003
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A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation: Practical Advice and Inspiration from Contemporary Buddhist Teachers

As countless meditators have learned firsthand, meditation practice can positively transform the way we see and experience our lives.

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Rod Meade Sperry (editor), Shambhala Sun (editor)
2014
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That’s Funny, You Don’t Look Buddhist: On Being a Faithful Jew and a Passionate Buddhist

In this landmark book, esteemed Buddhist teacher Sylvia Boorstein addresses this incisive question in a warm, delightful and personal way.

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Sylvia Boorstein, Stephen Mitchell (foreword)
1998
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Radical Generosity: Unlock the Transformative Power of Giving

Gratitude and generosity go hand in hand. The more we appreciate our lives, the more we want to give to others. In Radical Generosity, best-selling author M. J. Ryan provides tools for expressing thanks.

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M. J. Ryan, Sylvia Boorstein (foreword)
2024
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