Product Description

Buddhist initiations, mystical desert experiences and past life revelations, combined with ancient Tibetan meditation techniques, defined Zoe Ann Nicholson’s life for eleven years. Walking in the door in 1982 as a political feminist, demanding liberation for women, Zoe meets an American meditation master who turns her world upside down.

Intimately written, Zoe's brilliant story-telling invites us inside of a controversial private Buddhist community where students learn to integrate the practicalities of modern Western life with the Eastern discipline of self-discovery in search of Enlightenment.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2123516 in Books
• Published on: 2003-10
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

About the Author
ZOE ANN NICHOLSON holds a BA in Theology, Quincy University and a MA in Religion USC. She is the author of Matri, Letters from the Mother.

Customer Reviews

What life was like inside a private Buddhist community
The Passionate Heart is the spiritual revelation and memoir of author Zoe Ann Nicholson, whose lifetime of political feminism and activism was incorporated the transformation and elevation of learning ancient Tibetan meditation techniques. Revealing what life was like inside a private Buddhist community where students were taught to integrate Western practicalities with Eastern self-discovery paths to enlightenment, The Passionate Heart is a moving, dynamic, and true story of dedication, study, exploration and spiritual growth.

Engaging story of a spiritual seeker
In this cynical, seen-it-all, done-it-all world, it is refreshing to see the subject of spiritual discovery approached with such wonder and excitement. In this intimate story, you get the real sense of what it would be like to be the student of a remarkable teacher.

The story takes you along to discover a feminist's search for enlightenment, in addition to providing suggestions for your own personal journey. The book discusses concepts about meditation, energy conservation and psychic sensitivity that introduce a larger metaphysical world to the reader. You also see how this path transforms and refines the author - her experience of life - and her experience as a woman.

The prose is so engaging, it feels like you are having coffee with a friend. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in self discovery, the teacher Rama or feminism.

Practical wisdom that's inspiring & insightful!!
This book is perhaps one of the most enjoyful, inspiring & insightful books I've read regarding self-discovery. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down! It was interesting seeing how the author dealt with studying Buddhist self-discovery being a feminist. Full of practical wisdom regarding self-discovery for women (and men).