Explains how the Buddhist journey to enlightenment requires sacrifice of worldly goods and devotion to meditation, and describes the eight meditative absorptions that bring joy and peace and lead to liberation.[...]
Ayya Khema (1923-1997) was the first Western woman to be ordained a Theravadin Buddhist nun. As such, she has served as a model and inspiration for women from all the Buddhist traditions who have sought to revive the practice of women's monasticism. Born Ilse Kussel in Berlin, Germany, she grew up i[...]
Offers contemplative tools for using Buddhist meditative techniques to develop a healthy sense of personal being[...]
"Being Nobody, Going Nowhere is the winner of the Christmas Humphreys Award for Best Introductory Buddhist Book. In this new edition of her classic best-selling book, Ayya Khema gives clear, practical instruction on meditation and techniques for overcoming counterproductive mental habits and beliefs[...]