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It takes me a few minutes to get used to Jack Kornfied's voice, but after that I love it - very gentle and warm. He uses the most wonderful quotations to illustrate his points, pulling wisdom from people as varied as the Dalai Lama, Mark Twain and Lenny Bruce. Some of these talks resonated with me more than others, but I will revisit in the future, because I'm sure what resonates will change.
I loved it. I’ve been listening so many times. It is very good for meditation.
Enjoyable introduction to many Buddhist concepts. Being a Westerner, Kornfield explores and explains how our cultural norms relate to Buddhist concepts and makes these concepts easily understood. This is a series of his talks where he is funny, kind, smart and relatable. Very enjoyable introductory journey into Buddhism.
Beautiful explanations of basic Buddhist concepts. Really made me think, and confront some ideas about myself & some of my habits! I will definitely listen again.
Kornfield has an excellent voice and he puts it to great use in his audio books. Buddhism for Beginners is a masterclass on the Buddhist faith for those who are interested in introducing Buddist thought into their own lives. Presented as a series of lectures spoken before small, intimate audience at one of his retreats, Kornfield develops a range of different concepts with stories and quotations from all cultural backgrounds to give his brand of philosophy an inherantly international tone.
A VERY good introduction to Buddhism. I will return to this series of lectures over and over.
Listened to this on Audible, wonderful find! Jack Kornfield has a soothing voice which he uses to effect. He is very skilled in making the Buddhist Philosophy curious to lay people not just by his grasp of its essence but also by being able to quote wonderful and apt anecdotes and quotations. Recommend it to anyone interested in Buddhism and Spirituality.
Good intro to Buddhism. Kornfield is funny and thorough.
There is clarity within about the Buddha's teachings now that I have read this book. It is clear, contemplative and practical.
I loved this audiobook specially for the soothing voice of the speakers, the laughs of the small audience and the explanations of Buddha's teachings in a really clear way. I listened to some parts two or three times until I grasped the important idea of the chapter.. Sometimes I got asleep while listening in bed but I loved that too because hearing him gives me peace.
I listened to this through Audible and thoroughly enjoyed the content. As many others have stated, Jack's voice is perfect for the material he discusses. He presents the Buddha's teachings in an accessible and clear way, with plenty of real world examples. This makes the content easily transferable to other situations and contexts. The content is structured well and flows nicely. I would recommend 'Buddhism for Beginners' to anyone who is exploring and enhancing their own mindfulness practice, f...
I love Jack Kornfield's audios and this was good but probably not my favourite. Particularly when times are strange, I find buddhist teachings comforting (I am not a buddhist, I just appreciate the wisdom) and he is my favourite buddhist teacher. Still a worthy listen particularly before sleep.
This is an excellent book for learning about the fundamental Buddhist teachings. I love how the audiobook (Audible) was structured; each of the 12 teachings was recorded during Jack Kornfield’s presentations to a live audience. I listen to a lot of podcasts on this subject so I’m used to this format. I definitely foresee myself re-listening to portions of this audiobook when I want a refresher on a specific lesson. Jack eloquently speaks about the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, karma, th...
This book is wonderful for both beginners and those wanting a refresher course in Buddhist teachings. Kornfield himself is the narrator of this audiobook--I find him to be a great teacher, communicator. Highly recommended.
Listened to audio version and can't recommend enough. Jack has a great knack for speaking and his stories and teachings are wonderful. Perfect for listening to whilst driving - it has a rather calming effect. :)
Lots of good information here,and I find Jack Kornfield's voice to be super soothing lol. Toward the end, when he gets into the Buddha's death and a lot of mythology, I didn't find it nearly as compelling as the other teaching lectures.
I listened to this book on Audible , and am starting it again. I love Jack Kornfield’s voice, and his manner of teaching. He is the first Buddhist teacher I studied and will always remain one of my favorites.
Just like it says on the cover: a good overview of basic Buddhist principals.
I love everything with Jack Kornfield. Something about his words and Voice just opens my heart.
Kornfield is a skillful and engaging speaker whose lectures are very accessible. The perfect audiobook for outdoor walks!
