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. |
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User Review - SheenaSharp - LibraryThingWhy do I like this? Partly it’s personal. I come from a mechanical world view, but with some understanding of Buddhism, so I was able to perceive Shamanism (a total contrast to my understanding) through the comparison to Buddhism (something I already trust). It’s beautifully written. Read full review
THE FRUITFUL DARKNESS: Reconnecting with the Body of the Earth
User Review - KirkusRadical ecospiritual memoirs and meditations from a globe- trotting seeker of truth. Halifax (Shamanic Voices, 1991, etc.—not reviewed) boasts impressive New Age credentials: ex-wife of psychologist ... Read full review
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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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Fruitful Darkness: Reconnecting with the Body of the Earth |
| Author | Joan Halifax |
| Publisher | HarperSanFrancisco, 1993 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | Jun 9, 2009 |
| ISBN | 0062503693, 9780062503695 |
| Length | 240 pages |
| Subjects | › › Philosophy / Buddhist Religion / Buddhism / Tibetan Religion / Eastern |
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