Download or read book A Beginner s Guide to Meditation written by Rod Meade Sperry and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As countless meditators have learned firsthand, meditation practice can positively transform the way we see and experience our lives. This practical, accessible guide to the fundamentals of Buddhist meditation introduces you to the practice, explains how it is approached in the main schools of Buddhism, and offers advice and inspiration from Buddhism’s most renowned and effective meditation teachers, including Pema Chödrön, Thich Nhat Hanh, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, Sharon Salzberg, Norman Fischer, Ajahn Chah, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, Sylvia Boorstein, Noah Levine, Judy Lief, and many others. Topics include how to build excitement and energy to start a meditation routine and keep it going, setting up a meditation space, working with and through boredom, what to look for when seeking others to meditate with, how to know when it’s time to try doing a formal meditation retreat, how to bring the practice "off the cushion" with walking meditation and other practices, and much more.
Download or read book Quiet Mind written by Sakyong Mipham and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Six simple practices presented by leading Buddhist teachers"--Cover.
Download or read book The Beginner s Guide to Insight Meditation written by Arinna Weisman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-08-17 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A user-friendly introduction to Insight Meditation is offered by a well-known teacher of the practice with the author of the popular "The Beginner's Guide to Zen Buddhism". 25 photos.
Download or read book Low Tox Life written by Alexx Stuart and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2018-06-27 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever stopped to read the list of ingredients in the products you use every day? In Low Tox Life, activist and educator Alexx Stuart gently clears a path through the maze of mass-market ingredient cocktails, focusing on four key areas: Body, Home, Food and Mind. Sharing the latest science and advice from experts in each area, Alexx tackles everything from endocrine-disruptors in beauty products to the challenge of going low plastic in a high-plastic world, and how to clean without a hit of harmful toxins. You don't need to be a fulltime homesteader with a cupboard full of organic linens to go low tox. Start small, switching or ditching one nasty at a time, and enjoy the process as a positive one for you and the planet.
Download or read book The Joy of Meditating written by Salle Merrill Redfield and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06-27 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this inspiring book, Salle Merrill Redfield guides you through four brief meditations. Each celebrates nature as a revered path to self-knowledge and spiritual enlightenment, leading you on a satisfying mental journey.
Download or read book 10 Happier written by Dan Harris and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times Bestseller REVISED WITH NEW MATIERAL Winner of the 2014 Living Now Book Award for Inspirational Memoir "An enormously smart, clear-eyed, brave-hearted, and quite personal look at the benefits of meditation." —Elizabeth Gilbert Nightline anchor Dan Harrisembarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and self-help, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly achievable. After having a nationally televised panic attack, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure involving a disgraced pastor, a mysterious self-help guru, and a gaggle of brain scientists. Eventually, Harris realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset: the incessant, insatiable voice in his head, which had propelled him through the ranks of a hypercompetitive business, but had also led him to make the profoundly stupid decisions that provoked his on-air freak-out. Finally, Harris stumbled upon an effective way to rein in that voice, something he always assumed to be either impossible or useless: meditation, a tool that research suggests can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essentially rewire your brain. 10% Happier takes readers on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America’s spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives.
Download or read book MINDFULNESS FOR BEGINNERS written by JON. KABAT ZINN and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2017 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Beginner s Book of Meditation written by Attila Orosz and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn simple breathing techniques, along with the most effective meditation methods and QiGong practised sitting or in movement, including traditional and lesser-known techniques, from down-to-earth descriptions, and over 250 illustrations, hand-drawn by the author (B&W). This book is meant for anyone and everyone interested in learning meditation, regardless of age, sex, physical or mental state or ability, religious or spiritual views, and previous experience in meditation practice. Meditation will be regarded as a tool, or vehicle, you might use along your path. The techniques taught within, are not follow-along meditations, that you can just do step-by-step, prescribed for specific goals, situations, or life events. The goal of this volume is to help you understand meditation, empowering you with the knowledge and experience to build up your own routine and your very own, personal meditation practice.
Download or read book An Ordinary Dude s Guide to Meditation written by John Weiler and published by John Weiler. This book was released on with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are hundreds of meditation books out there. Many written by monks, and some written by hippies and spiritual gurus. But how many of these books are written by an ordinary dude? Someone who is just like you: someone who has a day job, whose preferred outfit is jeans and a t-shirt, and enjoys knocking back a few beers on Friday night? I'm as ordinary as they come. The only difference...I've been meditating for over 13 years. And I want to show you how you can meditate too—in a straightforward language that any ordinary dude or dudette can understand. Over a decade of practice, meditation has transformed my life, bringing more peace, calm and clarity into it than I could have ever imagined when I started at the age of 19. And now, I want to share how meditation can do the same for you.
Download or read book Finding the Still Point written by John Daido Loori and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the simplest, easiest-to-understand guides to Zen meditation--with audio exercises to serve as meditation companions. Through Zen meditation it is possible to find stillness of mind even amidst our everyday activities--and this book reveals how. With easy-to-understand instructions, practical lessons, and short-but-sweet tid-bits of useful information, beloved Zen master John Daido Loori shares the way of Zen meditation in terms that even those starting from the very beginning can understand. Guided audio instructions--available for download online--supplement the teachings throughout the book, giving beginners the tools they need to take that first step into Zen practice and meditation.
Download or read book How to Meditate A Beginner s Guide to Peace written by Brother Noah Yuttadhammo and published by Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu. This book was released on 2010-08-30 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join with millions of people around the world in the practice of peace, happiness and freedom from suffering - the practice of meditation. In this book, you will find clear, simple instructions on an ancient meditation practice free from religious dogma or spiritual mumbo-jumbo; a practice that has helped generation after generation of ordinary people free themselves from all forms of mental and physical suffering.
Download or read book Meditation for Beginners written by Michael Dinuri and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate and Easy Guide to Learn How to Be Peaceful and Relieve Stress, Anxiety And Depression ""Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom." " -Buddha Meditation is a lifestyle skill that brings not only peacefulness to the person practicing the skill, but also provides lifelong health benefits that add longevity and quality of life. It is a simple skill that can be practiced by anyone of any age, race, religion, political view point, or regional location with no special requirements or equipment needed. This book will provide a brief overview of the history of meditation and how it has become so widely popular in modern day culture and why it will continue to grow in popularity for future generations. Basic easy to follow tips, suggestions, and exercises are provided to help make meditation a part of your daily life. This book will cover not only the benefits from a regular meditation schedule, but will also provide tips for short, easy to use, mini-meditations for those on-the-go days when you just need a break from the harsh realities of everyday living. A chapter on mindful meditations will open your eyes to the world around you in ways you may have been missing and allow you the opportunity to improve your communication skills, thereby improving your relationships both personally and professionally. Short and easy to read, filled with helpful tips and pointers, this book will get you started with a meditation process that's easy to fit into your day and still be beneficial both mentally and physically for the rest of your life. This book is designed for the busy person who still places value on themselves and wishes to improve their lives and the world in which they live.
Download or read book Meditation for Beginners written by Sichet Fema Kriya and published by . This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoga + Crystals 2 books on complementary topics in a single collection at a SPECIAL PRICE
Download or read book Practical Meditation for Beginners written by Benjamin W. Decker and published by Althea Press. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master 10 meditation techniques in 10 days with the step- by-step method in Practical Meditation for Beginners. The key to building a solid meditation practice is in the practice itself. From Zen and Vipassana to walking meditations and body scans, the simple practices outlined in Practical Meditation for Beginners make it easy to build an ongoing meditation routine that is best for you. Written by experienced meditation teacher Benjamin Decker, Practical Meditation for Beginners offers a clear 10-day program for learning 10 different meditation techniques--one for each day of the program. Newcomers and experienced meditators alike will enjoy the ease and variety presented in Practical Meditation for Beginners. In the pages of Practical Meditation for Beginners you'll find: Logical chapter organization that sets a daily structure for building your meditation skill set Step-by-step instructions to help you fully engage in each of the 10 techniques Thoughtful writing prompts for recording daily insights in your Meditation Notebook Accessible and effective, Practical Meditation for Beginners is a true how-to guide that will empower you to meditate with confidence right away.
Download or read book How to Meditate written by Pema Chödrön and published by Sounds True. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “When something is bothering you—a person is bugging you, a situation is irritating you, or physical pain is troubling you—you must work with your mind, and that is done through meditation. Working with our mind is the only means through which we’ll actually begin to feel happy and contented with the world that we live in.” —Pema Chödrön Pema Chödrön is treasured around the world for her unique ability to transmit teachings and practices that bring peace, understanding, and compassion into our lives. With How to Meditate, the American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun presents her first book exploring in depth what she considers the essentials for a lifelong practice. More and more people are beginning to recognize a profound inner longing for authenticity, connection, and aliveness. Meditation, Pema explains, gives us a golden key to address this yearning. This step-by-step guide shows readers how to honestly meet and openly relate with the mind, embrace the fullness of our experience, and live in a wholehearted way as we discover: The basics of meditation, from getting settled and the six points of posture to working with your breath and cultivating an attitude of unconditional friendlinessThe Seven Delights—how moments of difficulty can become doorways to awakening and loveShamatha (or calm abiding), the art of stabilizing the mind to remain present with whatever arisesThoughts and emotions as “sheer delight”—instead of obstacles—in meditation “I think ultimately why we practice is so that we can become completely loving people, and this is what the world needs,” writes Pema Chödrön. How to Meditate is an essential book from this wise teacher to assist each one of us in this virtuous goal.
Download or read book Zen for Beginners a Beginner s Guide to Zen written by Daniel D'apollonio and published by Apex Universay Pty Limited. This book was released on 2017-01-20 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beginners guide to the amazing World of Zen In saying, "Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without," Buddha is 100 percent right. Even if you possess all the luxuries wealth can buy, you cannot be happy and excited about your life if you are not peaceful from the inside. How can you learn to cultivate inner peace and a sense of fulfillment while the world we live in is as a fast-paced and stressful one where because we have so many responsibilities to attend and so much work to do, it often becomes nearly impossible to be peaceful and happy? While it is true that we live in a hectic and stressing world, this does not mean you can never attain inner peace and fulfillment. You can certainly be peaceful and fulfilled even as you fulfill your responsibilities and enjoy your life. How can you do that? Well, the answer is simple: Zen Zen is a branch of Buddhism that focuses mainly on meditation and teaches you ways to infuse peace and calm into your routine life. If you desire to learn all about Zen and follow Zen practices, this book is for you. Created as a complete Zen guide for beginners, this book illuminates Zen and its benefits along with easy-to-follow steps guaranteed to help you bring the essence of Zen into your everyday life and thus make your life more meaningful, peaceful, and harmonious. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... A Closer Look At ZenStep 1: Simplify Your Life And Focus Only On The Essentials Step 2: Improve Your Actions By Re-Assessing Your Goals And Aspirations Step 3: Meditate To Be More Aware Of Yourself And much, much more Tags: Zen buddhism, zen book, happiness, meditation, mindfulness, stress, anxiety, zen habits, peacefulness, mindset, philosophy, ying yang, self help, chi, reiki, auras, traditional Chinese medicine, taoist, yoga, anxiety
Download or read book A Beginner s Guide To Christian Meditation written by Taylor Remington and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-24 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Beginner's Guide to Christian Meditation takes the reader on a journey, and explores various techniques and spiritual exercises centered around the Christian tradition. Containing both guided practices and scriptural foundations, this book provides understanding for the methodological processes involved with meditational practice. Such processes and practices are life-changing for both the beginner and the advanced practicioner. Take a transformative dive into the heart of the Divine and explore the life of the Spirit that lies deep within.
