The Engaged Spiritual Life: A Buddhist Approach to Transforming Ourselves and the World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780807077252)

A Buddhist meditation teacher offers a new path to transformation--within ourselves and within the wider world--that integrates spiritual wisdom and social action

By the time Donald Rothberg was in his early twenties, he knew he had two vocations. He wanted to dedicate himself to justice and social change, and he wanted to commit himself to exploring the depths of human consciousness--to an awakening of our deeper spiritual nature. It has been his life's work, as an activist, organizer, writer, and teacher, to bring these two paths together and to reveal how deeply they require one another.

The Engaged Spiritual Life is the fruit of this work. Skillfully weaving together basic spiritual teachings, real-life examples, social context, and exercises, Rothberg provides a clear, thorough, and compelling guide for those interested in connecting inner and outer transformation. At the core of the book are ten spiritual principles and associated practices that will enable readers to engage all the parts of their lives--whether personal, interpersonal, or political--into a seamless whole.

Author: Donald Rothberg
ISBN-10: 0807077259
ISBN-13: 9780807077252
Publisher: Beacon Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2006
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.36h x 6.34w x 0.73d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 10/01/2006 pg. 82
Multicultural Review 12/01/2007 pg. 71