Knee Deep in Grace: The Extraordinary Life and Teaching of Dipa Ma

by Amy Schmidt

Book Overview

A tiny Indian woman leading an inconspicuous life in Calcutta profoundly influenced the evolution and teaching of Buddhist meditation practice in America. Knee Deep in Grace presents the life story of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0963078461
• ISBN13: 9780963078469
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Present Perfect Books
• Length: 173 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Beware of High Prices for Knee Deep: Same book is available in a new version

Knee Deep in Grace is out of print, however a new and revised edition of this book is available under a new title "Dipa Ma: The Life and Teaching of a Buddhist Master." The new title has the same stories as Knee Deep plus additional color photos and new photos and stories. So don't pay these prices for Knee Deep!

The most inspiring book a meditator will ever read

I really didn't know much about Dipa Ma except that Sharon Salzberg had studied with her. But when I read an excerpt from this book in Tricycle, I went out immediately and bought it. And my God, am I glad I did.I have been meditating 2-3 hours EVERY DAY since I read this wonderful book--it just takes away any reluctance to immerse yourself in the practice. Dipa Ma's story is inspiring, but more than that, there is more incredible wealth of practical, inspiring advice in this little volume than in ten books twice its size.Please buy and read this book--you won't regret it!

My Favorite Book

A good friend of mine in San Jose recommended me to read this book, and she said she would reimburse me if I were not satisfied. Well, I have read it again and again, with footnotes, translation into Vietnmese for friends; and I have already ordered ten books to send to my firends as a "token of my gratitude" to them. I have also e-mailed to friends everywhere telling them to read it to "strengthen your self confidence that laypeople can also gain the highest jhana, and a poor, uneducated woman can also become a Saint". I will also write a book review and ask my good friend Dr. Jane Rand to write the Review in English to be published in the bilingual (Vietnamese-English)in the Dat Lanh Buddhist Review Magazine in San Diego.With deepest gratitude to Ami Schmidt for her excellent work. We all expect you to write similar books in the future.

A wonderful portrait

I was so inspired by this portrait of Dipa Ma, painted by the voices of many of her students. It's a powerfullly compelling read--Dipa Ma's immense heart and flinty determination come through loud and clear. A must-read, if you knew Dipa Ma or if you want to know more about the teacher of many of our teachers.

Completely Disarmed

This book is a real treasure. Dipa Ma comes through as such a gentle, disarming, fierce, sweet presence. She is completely irresistible. Actually, it is almost enough just to gaze at the black-and-white photos throughout the book. I never had the privilege of meeting Dipa Ma but reading her words and learning how she conducted herself I am ashamed when I consider how I have been spending my evenings for the last few years--reading, watching tv, or going to bed early--when I could have been meditating. For about thirty years I meditated for two half hours a day but for the longest time now I have been doing so only in the morning. Back to the grindstone.