false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1256161570m/3673325.jpg 3673325 1 A growing body of scientific research is showing that meditation can reduce stress, improve mental performance, and make us happier. For those who are curious about meditation and would like to give it a try, <i>Quiet Mind</i> is a great place to begin.<br><br>This unique book-and-audio program brings together six of the most respected Buddhist teachers in America, each known for presenting meditation in practical, accessible, and inspiring ways. Each teacher offers a short written teaching along with an audio recording of a guided meditation practice from his or her Buddhist tradition&#8212;including Tibetan Buddhism, Zen, and Vipassana (or Insight Meditation). An additional section presents yoga poses and stretches useful for meditation practitioners.<br>Contributors include:<br><br> * Sakyong Mipham on <i>shamatha</i>, the practice of tranquillity<br> * Larry Rosenberg on <i>vipassana</i>, the practice of clear seeing<br> * Ed Espe Brown on <i>zazen</i>, the practice of freedom<br> * Sharon Salzberg on <i>metta</i>, the practice of loving-kindness<br> * Judith Lief on <i>tonglen</i>, the practice of transformation<br> * Tulku Thondup on using meditation to heal the body and mind<br> * Richard Faulds on yoga and meditation 3716615 14 10 2008 Quiet Mind: A Beginner's Guide to Meditation total:8|5:3|4:2|3:2|2:1|1:0| 8 31 30 2 3673325 1590305973 9781590305973 8 2 3.88 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1256161570m/3673325.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3673325.Quiet_Mind_A_Beginner_s_Guide_to_Meditation 5 0 false Fri Nov 20 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 04 18:07:10 -0800 2009 Fri Nov 20 10:29:56 -0800 2009 3673325 1590305973 9781590305973 8 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