In the Lap of the Buddha

In this book a teacher of insight meditation offers personal testament, healing words, and wise instruction to help meet the suffering that comes with catastrophic life events. Speaking openly about his own struggles with memories of childhood sexual abuse and with the HIV diagnosis he received in 1989, Gavin Harrison reveals how compassion offers refuge and help for all who suffer from similar crises of body, heart, and spirit. Among the topics covered are:

- Dealing with fear, anger, and self-hatred
- Working with difficult relationships
- Confronting physical pain and the fear of death
- Transforming the legacy of sexual abuse
- The question of karma and "Why me?"
- Grappling with issues of faith, freedom, hope, and miracles
- Basic insight meditation instructions, plus guided meditations for forgiveness, compassion, and equanimity

Author: Gavin Harrison
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 08/16/1994
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 8.45h x 5.50w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9780877739951

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 08/01/1994 pg. 1997
Library Journal 07/01/1994 pg. 99
Publishers Weekly 07/11/1994

About the Author
Gavin Harrison teaches at the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Mass.

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