by Toni Packer (Author), Lenore Friedman (Introduction by)
In this compelling collection of talks, essays, interviews, and letters, Toni Packer presents a radically simple and original approach to spiritual growth free from religious authority, doctrine, symbolism, and ceremony. A former Zen teacher and student of Krishnamurti's work, Toni Packer goes beyond traditional religion and explores with the reader the root of human attachments and the source of suffering, opening the way to compassion.
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In this collection of talks, essays, interviews, and letters, Toni Packer presents a simple and original approach to spiritual growth that is free from religious authority, doctrine, symbolism and ceremony.
Author Biography
Toni Packer began studying Zen at the Rochester Zen Center in 1967 with Roshi Philip Kapleau (author of The Three Pillars of Zen). She teaches and leads retreats at Springwater Center in Springwater, New York.