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The Mindful Quaker: A Brief Introduction to Buddhist Wisdom for Friends (Pendle Hill Pamphlets Book 386)
by Valerie Brown (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In recent decades, many Quakers have been drawn to the study of Buddhist teachings and to the practices of meditation and mindfulness as taught in Buddhism. Valerie Brown, who is both a Quaker and a Buddhist, explores the gifts that Buddhism has to offer Friends in our search for unity with the Divine Ground, for clarity in our worship, and for equanimity in our lives. Writing as a dedicated seeker in both traditions, she identifies the points of commonality as well as the valuable insights and techniques that Friends can derive from a discipline that has developed through more than 2,500 years of practice.This essay focuses on Quakerism and Buddhism. As a member of the Religious Society of Friends and as an ordained layperson in the Tiep Hien Order (Order of lnterbeing) founded by the Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, the author understands the harmony and tension between these faith traditions.
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Skoobeloo
4.0 out of 5 stars More similarities than differences
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 December 2015
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A useful short explanation of how Buddhist practices complement those of Quakers. Plenty of references to be followed up by those who want to explore this subject in more depth.
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Mez
4.0 out of 5 stars interesting from the Buddhist perspective
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2015
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Very interesting compere and contrast with Buddhist philosophy.
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Nityadana
4.0 out of 5 stars A good starting point for Quakers wanting to understand Buddhist meditation ...
Reviewed in the United States on 23 October 2014
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A good starting point for Quakers wanting to understand Buddhist meditation and also, for Buddhists wishing to know more about Quakerism.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 February 2017
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Simplicity, concise and very readably
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The mindful Quaker : a brief introduction to Buddhist wisdom for Friends
by Valerie Brown
Paper Book, 2006
Status
AVAILABLE
Call number
CP 386
Tags
comparative religion, Quaker writing
Collections
Your library, CP - PENDLE HILL PAMPHLETS
Publication
Wallingford, Pa. : Pendle Hill Publications, 2006.
Subjects
Buddhism Doctrines
Buddhism Relations Society of Friends
Christianity and other religions Buddhism
Quakers Religious life
Quakers Spiritual life
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ISBN
0875743862 / 9780875743868
Description
In recent decades, many Quakers have been drawn to the study of Buddhist teachings and to the practices of meditation and mindfulness as taught in Buddhism. Valerie Brown, who is both a Quaker and a Buddhist, explores the gifts that Buddhism has to offer Friends in our search for unity with the Divine Ground, for clarity in our worship, and for equanimity in our lives. Writing as a dedicated seeker in both traditions, she identifies the points of commonality as well as the valuable insights and techniques that Friends can derive from a discipline that has developed through more than 2,500 years of practice.--Back cover.
