Download or read book The Meditations with a Monastic Commentary written by William (of Saint-Thierry, Abbot of Saint-Thierry) and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2022-12-15 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Meditations, written over a period from 1125 to 1137, are a personal account of William of Saint-Thierry’s ascent into Trinitarian intimacy. Writing to the monks of Mont Dieu sometime around 1144, he proposed the Meditations as helpful in forming minds in prayer. These Meditations, with their accompanying commentary, are now presented as helpful in forming an intimate relationship with the triune God.
Download or read book Meditation for Health Happiness written by Puff Dr. Robert and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his book, "Meditation for Health and Happiness," Dr. Robert Puff discusses the importance of practicing daily meditation. Sharing findings from numerous research studies conducted by scientists and psychologists all over the country, Dr. Puff talks about the long-term effects of stress on the body and mind; and how meditating regularly can heal everything from high blood pressure, heart palpitations, and back pain, to mental depression and anxiety. Not only will Dr. Puff talk you through a very basic and easy meditation, you will learn about the history of meditation, and how it has been incorporated into nearly all of the world's great religions. Whether you're new to meditation or you have meditated for years, you'll find this book both fascinating and informative.
Download or read book M ditation Comment Mediter written by Tao Zen and published by Babelcube Inc.. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ce livre présente 7 puissantes techniques de méditation qui feront de vous un pro en un rien de temps. Ce livre n’est pas comme les autres livres de méditation qui ne parlent que philosophie et ne donnent pas lieu à une action réelle. Ce livre fera de vous un «moine zen" si vous avez une heure à y consacrer chaque jour. Ce livre est court, simple et un guide léger pour la méditation. Je vais vous apprendre quelques-unes des techniques puissantes telles que: - La nouvelle méditation visuelle La technique de la matrice mondiale (Cette technique peut augmenter votre QI au-delà de 180) Jamais entendu parler avant de la conscience totale Une méditation respiratoire très puissante Des exercices de concentration puissants et bien plus! J'ai essayé de gardé ce livre direct jusqu’à la fin. . Contrairement à d'autres livres, je ne vais pas continuer à parler de la méditation. Vous ne voulez pas de cela! Vous voulez des résultats. Vous voulez voir des changements radicaux dans votre vie. Vous voulez quelque chose à pouvoir mettre en marche. Ce livre fait exactement ce qu'il dit. Il révélera 7 techniques de méditation les plus puissantes qui vont changer votre vie. J'ai même mis au point une «routine Zen» qui est puissant et terriblement simple. Ce livre est votre guide pour commencer un voyage spirituel. AGISSEZ DÈS MAINTENANT !!
Download or read book Universal Meditations written by David Less and published by . This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meditations for everyone. Finally a book of 72 meditations in a clear and easily followed format. Suggested times for each meditation (maximum 20 minutes) and step-by-step instruction and brief commentary. Exercises for everyone from the beginner to the advanced practitioner. A guide to daily meditation with no cultural or specific bias. Back cover endorsements by John Mackey, CEO Whole Foods and Coleman Barks, pre-eminent Rumi translator.
Download or read book Meditation and the Bible written by Aryeh Kaplan and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly radical interpretation of the Bible demonstrating the methods of meditation used by the Prophets to attain their unique states of consciousness. First English translation from ancient unpublished manuscripts, with commentary.
Download or read book Making Prayer Meditation Work for You written by Cathy C. and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a meditation technique to quiet and focus your mind. Learn to enjoy the time you spend in meditation, instead of struggling with the process. Use daily prayer and meditation to improve your mental abilities and your spiritual condition. Create a two-way connection with your Higher Power that will help you continually receive Gods blessings and direction. This practice can transform your life. COMMENTS FROM READERS: Cathys book is straightforward and easy to understand and follow. If you are just starting to meditate, or are looking for someones revealing and personal practice to guide you, you have found the right book! -- From the foreward by Tom R., Denver, CO Cathys Chapter 12, If You Experience Difficulty Meditating, was especially helpful. It contained some real answers to problems that come up regularly in my prayer and meditation practice, and explained some issues I hadnt even realized might be hindering a better experience. -- Deborah C., Seattle, WA
Download or read book Meditations on Quixote written by José Ortega y Gasset and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: """One of the essential experiences, the greatest perhaps, is Cervantes. . . . Alas! If only we knew with certainty the secret of Cervantes' style, of his manner of approaching things, we would have found out everything.""In Meditations on Quixote, Jos Ortega y Gasset presents a powerful case for integrating literature into experience. Through a series of ""essays in intellectual love,"" Ortega explores the aim of philosophy: to carry a given fact (a person, a book, a landscape, an error, a sorrow) by the shortest route to its fullest significance. He then considers how literature, specifically Cervantes, contributes to realizing this aim.Arguing that ""we are all heroes in some measure,"" that ""heroism lies dormant everywhere as a possibility,"" and that ""the will to be oneself is heroism,"" Ortega urges us to integrate the possible into our conception of the real. He presents Quixote as a profound book, full of references and allusions to the universal meaning of life, a book that presents with maximum intensity the particular mode of human existence that is peculiarly Spanish. A call to his fellow Spaniards to join him in forging a new Spain, Ortega's Meditations on Quixote is also an invitation to his fellow humans to take up the challenge of literature, opening our minds and seeking all-embracing connections with the world and its people."
Download or read book How to Meditate written by lama Samten and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "All the teachings of the Buddha concern the practice of two kinds of meditation: the meditation of concentration and analytical meditation. The first aims at attaining calm-abiding (samatha in Sanskrit) or the temporary cessation of mental afflictions. The aim of the second is to obtain special insight (vipassana) which allows to eliminate the very source of these afflictions. The present text is a brief presentation on how to develop these two qualities in accordance with the teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni and those of the great Indian and Tibetan Buddhist masters who commented on them. It is meant to be used by practitioners as a complementary manual to the verbal explanations and empowerments of the teacher."--
Download or read book Mindfulness written by Mark Williams and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life-changing international bestseller reveals a set of simple yet powerful mindfulness practices that you can incorporate into daily life to help break the cycle of anxiety, stress, unhappiness, and exhaustion. Mindfulness promotes the kind of happiness and peace that gets into your bones. It seeps into everything you do and helps you meet the worst that life throws at you with new courage. Based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), the book revolves around a straightforward form of mindfulness meditation which takes just a few minutes a day for the full benefits to be revealed. MBCT has been clinically proven to be at least as effective as drugs for depression and is widely recommended by US physicians and the UK's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence—in other words, it works. More importantly it also works for people who are not depressed but who are struggling to keep up with the constant demands of the modern world. MBCT was developed by the book's author, Oxford professor Mark Williams, and his colleagues at the Universities of Cambridge and Toronto. By investing just 10 to 20 minutes each day, you can learn the simple mindfulness meditations at the heart of MBCT and fully reap their benefits. The book includes links to audio meditations to help guide you through the process. You'll be surprised by how quickly these techniques will have you enjoying life again.
Download or read book The 112 Meditations From the Book of Divine Wisdom written by Lee Lyon and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 112 Meditations from the Book of Divine Wisdom is a translation of the meditations from the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra, a revered 8th century text from the Shaivite Tantric tradition of Kashmir, India. It has been rendered into English with commentary and guided practices by Lee Lyon, a teacher of meditation to more than ten thousand people worldwide, who has studied and taught this text for over forty years. Although written over a thousand years ago, the ideas and practices in this much loved text are timeless in nature, and reflect strikingly modern sensibilities. The meditations are well known for their wholehearted engagement of all aspects of life, even the traditionally 'non-spiritual', including yogic practices, emotions, the delight of the senses, sexuality, natural states of wonder, beauty, bliss and the experience of Oneness. The text, however, is more than just a collection of extraordinary and powerful meditation instructions. It embodies an ecstatic and life affirming world view that evolved into the philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism in the centuries that followed its writing. Rather than conceptualizing spirituality, in these meditations it is approached more like music or art. We can feel the tradition's direct contact with life--intimate, kind, amused, amazed, delighted--always trying to get us to relate to our experience, to life, to actually engage it rather than just observe or be mindful of it. Although traditionally considered a text for advanced meditators, many people with no formal experience in meditation have extraordinary shifts in consciousness using these practices. Even people who think themselves incapable of meditating find themselves easily entering new and altered states. Each original Sanskrit verse has been translated as literally as possible to help convey the actual meditation instruction embedded in the rich, multidimensional original. A short commentary and an example of how each meditation might be practiced, have been added after each verse to help explain the instruction. There are many different types of meditation in the text, recognizing always the incredible richness and uniqueness of our individual consciousness. As the text progresses, contemplative practices are woven in, culminating in some of the world's most sublime meditations on Oneness. By repeatedly encouraging us to see the spontaneous unity behind the surface appearance of life, and to step into our true Self, the text holds its place as one of the crown jewels of human thought.
Download or read book Uprooting Clinging written by Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For most people ego is the most important thing in the world, so it's imperative to understand its nature. A thorough investigation reveals it to be a mere conceptual idea that exists only as a thought whose nature is constant change.When ego-clinging is loosened there is a natural openness, freedom, and relaxation that allows love and compassion to arise. As attachment is removed, love and compassion radiate out very easily, without effort.Using analytic meditation to look closely at ego-clinging is so important because it establishes a foundation upon which there can be proper development. Any progress made without this foundation will eventually collapse. The definitive understanding established by analytic meditation is to not be attached to any aspect of reality. Arriving at the state of awareness that is beyond attachment causes us to perceive everything as being in transit, moving, changing, and only manifestingon a temporary basis. Relaxing in the momentary manifestation ofphenomena is meditation. To experience all of samsara in its momentary state makes our mind very strong and courageous, so it can approach any situation fearlessly.
Download or read book Meditation and Kabbalah written by Aryeh Kaplan and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lucid presentation of the meditative methods, mantras, mandalas and other devices used, as well as a penetrating interpretation of their significance in the light of contemporary meditative research. Meditative methods ofthe East might have been derived from the mystical techniques of the prophets, and this intriguing possibility, mentioned in the Zohar, is also discussed.
Download or read book Meditation at Work written by 50minutes, and published by 50Minutes.com. This book was released on 2017-02-20 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about meditation at work with this practical guide. Meditating at work seems unthinkable, especially as we struggle with ever-increasing workloads, endless meetings and stressful colleagues or supervisors. Remaining calm in these situations is essential to maintaining our productivity and looking after our mental and physical health. This guide will tell you all you need to look after yourself at work and give yourself restorative breaks. In 50 minutes you will be able to: • Deal with heavy workloads and stress in your professional life • Experience the benefits of meditation for your physical and mental health • Start practising mindfulness, which will enable you to live more fully and happily ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM| COACHING The Coaching series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at all those who, at any stage in their careers, are looking to acquire personal or professional skills, adapt to new situations or simply re-evaluate their work-life balance. The concise and effective style of our guides enables you to gain an in-depth understanding of a broad range of concepts, combining theory, constructive examples and practical exercises to enhance your learning.
Download or read book The Foundation Stone Meditation written by Adrian Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rudolf Steiner gave The Foundation Stone Meditation in 1924. This profound text is designed to help people in their meditative work to make a real, inner connection to the spiritual source of anthroposophy. Dr. Adrian Anderson has made a new, accurate translation of both the verse and the lecture that Steiner gave at this time. The power of the book is in its commentary on the many subtle and deep aspects of the verse.
Download or read book How to Meditate written by Harini Anand and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take The Mystery Out of Meditation & Change Your Life For The BetterHow many times have your friends told you to meditate, and you feel like yes...but don't know how to?Maybe you're looking for a natural way to relax and deal with stress? Or maybe you've been trying for years to meditate but get confused with all the knowledge and spirituality.In fact Meditation is a simple practice available to all...Research over the past two decades concludes that mindfulness meditation exerts beneficial effects on physical and mental health as well as cognitive performance. Which means you can reduce stress, increase calmness, clarity and happiness.Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio was quoted as saying, "Meditation more than anything in my life was the biggest ingredient of whatever success I've had." We often catch ourselves in obsessive thinking or spending many hours every day gaming or browsing online, may go unnoticed. Meditation is the first step to reaching a higher level of awareness, inner calm and mindfulness. It isn't about trying to empty your mind. Instead, the practice involves paying close attention to the present moment, especially our own thoughts and emotions.For experienced meditators this book will blow the cobwebs off and invigorate you. For a beginner, this book has all you need to master your mind.In this book you will discover How to sit and what to do with your eyes, hands, etc.Using the five senses to gain clarity and focus Over 9 different ways of meditation + choosing the best way for youThe 4 most important things you should know about about Meditation How to establish a consistent Meditation practice and make it part of a wider personal development planElite level Meditations used daily by superstar basketball player Kobe Bryant Make less mistakes and increase your mental strengthThe benefits of Moving Meditation + 3 ways to start practicing them now Top tips for practicing mindfulness in your everyday lifeCultivate antidotes to negative states of mind Techniques to relieve stress, anxiety & improve your health in just 5 minutes per day Guided Meditations for deep relaxation or sleepAnd much, much more....Imagine feeling less stressed and eventually reaching a higher level of awareness and inner calm. Even if you're always stressed and don't have enough time, you too can find inner peace with just five minutes a day. And you won't need an instructor, a custom mantra, or need to visit a Buddhist Temple... All you need is a little patience and the knowledge contained in this book.
Download or read book Meditations written by Michael S. Ridenour and published by Temple Lodge Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-03 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Finding unity with Christ is not a given; it depends on turning the ego – that provides our sense of experiencing ourselves as a unique being – into an instrument of loving perception that connects with other beings. Learning to do this makes the path to Christ a path of self-knowledge, where the freedom to make mistakes and consequent error lets us see ourselves with humility as we come to know how to bring love into what we say and do.’ (From the Introduction.) In order for human beings to progress, contends the author, we can no longer rely on outer authority in the form of dogma, power and control. Rather, we need to find spiritual and creative solutions from within. Fundamentally, we should discover what makes us truly human and not merely animal. ‘The direction of this book is to indicate how this may be addressed in artistic and imaginative terms that touch the powder, so to speak, with a different fire that ignites a different future.’ With Meditations, Michael S. Ridenour provides a fresh and varied look at themes explored in his recent book The Greatest Gift Ever Given. The more meditative, intimate format of this short volume allows content and mode of expression to complement each other by expanding these themes into realms of individual experience. Part One does this by making use of a shorter poetic-commentary presentation, allowing greater variety and flexibility of focus. Part Two builds on paths of individual initiation from the esoteric Christian tradition, showing how they address contemporary concerns for greater spiritual awareness and a more perceptive quality of consciousness. Meditations is a thoughtful work that offers support for understanding and practising the contemporary spiritual path.
