Everyday Mind: 366 Reflections on the Buddhist Path

by Jean Smith

With selections from ancient texts and contemporary teachers, Everyday Mind is a solid source for the fundamentals of Buddhism. It introduces the novice to precepts such as mindfulness, meditation, and dharma, and it serves as a "Best of Buddhism" collection for those already familiar with Buddhist practice. A sourcebook of daily meditations, Everyday Mind serves as a way to open the mind and awaken the spirit.

Contributors include:

Thich Nhat Hanh

The Dalai Lama

Gary Snyder

Joanna Macy

Zen Master Dogen

Pema Chodron

Joseph Goldstein

bell hooks

Jack Kornfield

Allen Ginsberg

Shunryu Suzuki

Stephen Batchelor

Sogyal Rinpoche

Helen Tworkov

Ayya Khema

Paul Reps

Jon Kabat-Zinn

John Snelling

Genres: Buddhism

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Jill Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a funny little book...yellowed paper and broken spine. I find it when I most need it. I realize it is often put down, only to be found again - always in the basement on an odd shelf. A lot of questions, comments, and retorts have written down over the years. It calms me and helps me make sense of the world. It is OK. June 8 is one of my favorite!

[Michelle Fraley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy daily reflections and this book offered a short daily reading from a variety of sources centered on meditation, Buddhism and peaceful living. Each daily passage is short and generally takes less than 2 minutes to read but may take a bit longer to digest and process as although the passages are short they are deep!

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a wonderful daily read... simple, meanigful ideas to absorb and take with throughout the day. Warm and enjoyable.

[Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my all-time favorite books on Buddhism. Read so many time with so many dog eared pages. I refer back to it again, and again, and again almost 20 years from when I first recieved this and the other two books in the tricycle series by Jean Smith, Radiant Mind, and Breath Sweeps Mind.

[Bridget · Rating 3 out of 5]

I borrowed this from a friend and read most of it. It contains great Buddist life quotes and was something great to read and reflect upon going to bed.

[quixola]

A welcome small-portions approach to things Buddhist.

[Caren]

I read it still. I have copied passages for Clara to read. It has a page for every day so it is a companion book. My favorite page is June 8th regarding suffering. Highly recommend it.