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The Dharma of Healing

The Path of Liberation from Stress, Pain, and Trauma

By Justin Michelson
Foreword by Rodney Smith

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Shambhala Publications
06/17/2025
Pages: 336
Size: 6 x 9
ISBN: 9781645473640
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The guided meditations for readers of The Dharma of Healing can be found here.

A handbook for spiritual freedom in an age of global crisis

The world is in turmoil because of its trauma. Our unhealed psychological wounds block our innate expressions of wisdom and compassion, setting the stage for ongoing conflict, division, and stress. Our fate, both individual and collective, lies in our capacity to heal emotionally and spiritually—and for that, we need to remember the power, resilience, and essential goodness of our own hearts. Justin Michelson walks readers through an ingeniously simple approach to healing and spiritual insight using a unique and powerful form of self-compassion rooted in Buddhist wisdom. With 39 guided meditations that systematically lead readers through a comprehensive inner journey, Michelson provides everything that’s needed to confidently walk the path of healing ourselves. Synergizing modern styles of emotional work with timeless spiritual practices, he shows how we can recognize painful emotions, transform difficult feelings into positive forces in our lives, and find our spiritual home within. The Dharma of Healing is an essential guide for anyone who longs for inner peace in a world that is so rarely peaceful.

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Healing in Buddhism
Insight Meditation
Author Bio
Justin Michelson
Justin Michelson is a teacher in the insight meditation tradition with over twenty years of training at centers such as Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Insight Meditation Society, Vipassana Metta Foundation, and Cloud Mountain Retreat Center. He is currently the cofounder and lead teacher for Eugene Insight Meditation Center in Eugene, Oregon.
Rodney Smith
Rodney Smith is a retired Insight Meditation Society guiding teacher and retired founding and guiding teacher of the Seattle Insight Meditation Society. A former Buddhist monk and hospice director, he has taught meditation for over 30 years and is the author of Lessons from the Dying; Stepping Out of Self-Deception: The Buddha’s Liberating Teaching of No-Self; Awakening: A Paradigm Shift of the Heart; and Touching the Infinite: A New Perspective on the Buddha’s Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Oct 2017).
Praise

"Justin Michelson reminds us that liberation from pain and trauma is not about bypassing suffering, but about meeting it with an openheartedness so deep that it becomes a doorway to awakening. Both a refuge and a roadmap, this book illuminates the boundless love and wisdom that lies within each of us, waiting to be uncovered and shared." —Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and Radical Compassion

"There is good medicine and heartful wisdom in these pages." —Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart

"Justin Michelson’s The Dharma of Healing marks the emergence of a significant voice in American Buddhism. The book is a comprehensive and fresh presentation of insight meditation for our time, expressing these venerable teachings in the age of climate crisis, integrating what we’ve learned about Dharma in the modern world (like the importance of attending to the psyche in spiritual life), offering thoughtful critiques of practices like mindfulness, and demystifying practice with concrete tips and exercises—all while standing surefooted in tradition. It is a generous and helpful companion written by an insightful author." —Joan Sutherland, author of Through Forests of Every Color: Awakening with Koans

"The Dharma of Healing is a beautiful guide for navigating the stress, pain, and trauma that is part of our daily lives. Justin Michelson writes from deeply experienced vulnerability and clarity, integrating contemporary understanding with ancient wisdom. The book’s emphasis on integrating mindfulness, self-compassion and spiritual healing illuminates a holistic path towards resilience, inner peace, and well-being. The practical exercises and inspiring reflections make his teachings accessible, interesting and deeply impactful. I found The Dharma of Healing to be a beacon of hope in our complex modern world." —Kamala Masters, guiding teacher at Vipassana Metta Foundation and Insight Meditation Society

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