The Fruitful Darkness: Reconnecting with the Body of the EarthThe long-awaited reflections of a celebrated world traveler--notes on the extraordinary life and spiritual pilgrimage of anthropologist, ecologist, educator, and author Halifax. In her first book in nearly 12 years, Halifax shares her intensely personal voyage into the fruitful darkness of the earth body, her encounters with Buddhist masters, Mexican shamans, and Native American elders. |
Contents
The World Wound | 1 |
The Way of Silence | 23 |
The Way of Traditions | 35 |
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The Fruitful Darkness: A Journey Through Buddhist Practice and Tribal Wisdom Joan Halifax Limited preview - 2007 |
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