How Long to Read Teachings of the Buddha

How Long Does it Take to Read Teachings of the Buddha?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 40 minutes to read Teachings of the Buddha by Jack Kornfield

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This treasury of essential Buddhist writings draws from the most popular Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese sources. Among the selections are some of the earliest recorded sayings of the Buddha on the practice of freedom, passages from later Indian scriptures on the perfection of wisdom, verses from Tibetan masters on the enlightened mind, and songs in praise of meditation by Zen teachers. The book also includes traditional instruction on how to practice sitting meditation, cultivate calm awareness, and live with compassion. Jack Kornfield, one of the most respected American Buddhist...

How long is Teachings of the Buddha?

Teachings of the Buddha by Jack Kornfield is 220 pages long, and a total of 55,000 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 67% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Teachings of the Buddha Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours to read Teachings of the Buddha aloud.

What Reading Level is Teachings of the Buddha?

Teachings of the Buddha is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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