The Way It Is

by Ajahn Sumedho, Unknown Author

Wonderful Theravada Dhamma talks by a Buddhist practitioner steeped in the Thai forest tradition. But since he was raised an American they have a nice relevance to people with a Western, as they call it, origin. It's something that can be left in your sitting room, chapters slowly digested over time.

Genres: Buddhism, Spirituality, Philosophy, Meditation

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Ajahn Sumedho was born Robert Jackamn in Seattle, Washington in 1934. He was raised as Anglican and from 1951 to 1953 studied Chinese and history at the University of Washington. He served as a medic for the US Navy until returning to the University to ccomplete a BA in Far Eastern Studies in 1959. In 1966 he went to Thailand and was ordained as a novice Buddhist; in 1967 he received a full ordination.

Reviews

[Christian Layow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Theravada Dhamma talks by a Buddhist practitioner steeped in the Thai forest tradition. But since he was raised an American they have a nice relevance to people with a Western, as they call it, origin. It's something that can be left in your sitting room, chapters slowly digested over time.

[Sean Farrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good introduction to Buddhism from a Theravada frame (specifically the Thai Forest Tradition), Sumedho's The Way It Is is edited from dhamma talks given during the 80s and 90s. The tone is informal and easy to read yet goes surprisingly deep. An enjoyable read for both novices and and experienced practitioners alike.

[Ryan Riggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ajahn Sumedho has the fantastic ability to bring together the truths of the Theravāda tradition in a concise practical manner. Very accessible to Westerners. Highly recommend along with his text on The Four Noble Truths.

[Zuberi zuberi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started new year 2016 by reading this book. It's among my Favorite books. Among the best wisdom; 'True, just the way it is.There are good and bad, ups and down ,but we must not take personal.Things are things and must change.' ;-)