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Liberating Insight: Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Insight Meditation Finance Barbara Watson Andaya is professorTranslated by Marj Oosterhoff This book introduces the reader to the psychology of Theravada Buddhism, the cradle of all later Buddhist schools and traditions. In simple and clear language Frits Koster describes the fundamental teachings of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths, karma and rebirth. He also introduces various forms of meditation, in particular vipassana or insight meditation. After a practical explanation of the method and practice