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Meditation for Beginners
Meditation is a doorway to freedom-a doorway that is open to anyone, at any time. Meditation for Beginners introduces you to this ancient art, and shows you, step-by-step, how it can help you feel truly alive and connected with the treasure each moment brings. In this complete video beginners' course, Jack Kornfield introduces you to the "insight" practice of med...more
Compact Disc, Abridged, 0 pages
Published
August 28th 2001
by Sounds True
(first published June 1st 1998)
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Clif Brittain
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Yoga practitioners wishing to extend their practice into mental/spiritual realms.
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Book - Jesus in the Lotus
When I was in college, I tried Transcendental Meditation. Then I got busy and dropped it. I regret that I did, but after a third of a century, I'm back.
This book is good and simple. I would give it a higher rating, but I don't know how well it works yet, so I may revisit the rating.
I meditated for the first time for 20 minutes. The book is vague on what a good meditation time is. I did 20 minutes because that's what I remember as the TM time. It was a very, very lon...more
This book is good and simple. I would give it a higher rating, but I don't know how well it works yet, so I may revisit the rating.
I meditated for the first time for 20 minutes. The book is vague on what a good meditation time is. I did 20 minutes because that's what I remember as the TM time. It was a very, very lon...more
I have always been interested in things of a spiritual nature and this is a good beginners guide to Meditation. It comes complete with a CD of guided meditations to go along with the book. However I only listened to meditation 'one' and found it easier to just read the book itself. It is easy to follow and is focussed on 'Insight' or 'Vipassana' meditation and I have enjoyed following this programme. I am hoping to continue to use it on a daily basis. I like the idea and think it could hav...more
This is a perfect book for those who have never practiced meditation before. Although it is a relatively short and simple book, it actually took me much longer to get through than other longer books I have read. The reason is that there was so much educational and instructional value, and I took notes, and I would put it down for a bit to practice the principles I had just read.
I also appreciated that Kornfield does not approach meditation instruction with any type of push or bias t...more
I also appreciated that Kornfield does not approach meditation instruction with any type of push or bias t...more
This book starts with a basic description of medication, and then goes on to expand the instructions into six different types of meditation. Each of the six are explained, and a CDR in the back provides a verbal cue of what you are to do, as well as a timed meditation session. If I remember correctly, you are to practice twice a day at a set time, in a set place. Doing this will reduce distractions, and allow you to progress faster.
This is a really simple and accessible introduction. It's one of those immutable laws of life, and my own experience that if you just follow these instructions with honesty an open mind and willingness it will all come together. Meditation is about getting to know who we are, about waking up and then giving up old our old ways of being. It can happen for anyone, it is the key to the chains of the bondage of self. Consistency same time same place every day for 20 minutes no matter what you feel l...more
Book on CD. This one went very well with the Pema Chodron cds I've been listening to. They seem to have studied similar Buddhist paths.
The best way for do-it-yourself meditative learning. Easy to follow, and enjoyable.
It was good for what I needed, a simple way to start meditation. The great thing about this book for me was that it did not try to force any religious view points but simply took you threw different ways to approach meditation.
I would recommend this for anyone with a passing interest in meditation.
I would recommend this for anyone with a passing interest in meditation.
Nice volume with a CD that is super relaxing and I found actually helpful.
Trying several directions on meditation from books beforehand with relatively little success and a lot of frustration, Jack Kornfield was a breath of fresh air. Remembering what it was like for him as a meditational novice, he starts beginners at square one, offering reassurance that your failings are part of the process. The book comes with a CD in which Jack Kornfield himself gives a brief meditational session, guiding you with his voice throughout in soothing tones to help you get started. ...more
Mimi
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Recommends it for:
anyone interested in meditation
Recommended to Mimi by:
My Yoga instructor
Added wonderful insight to my very basic meditation experience.
I absolutely love everything by Jack Kornfield. He's down to earth and kind, and this is a great one for beginners.
No BS here, no mystical solutions, just a few tips t get to know and accept yourself a bit better.
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Even if you are not interested in learning to meditate, this book is highly recommended for it's wisdom about life in general.
Four complete meditation exercises teach you how to work with breathing, posture, attention, forgiveness - even difficult emotions - to create tranquility and clarity in your everyday life.
Four complete meditation exercises teach you how to work with breathing, posture, attention, forgiveness - even difficult emotions - to create tranquility and clarity in your everyday life.
A great way to begin meditating. Easy to follow and comes with a CD to play. Highly recommended! Take your time and try one aspect at a time. Even if you can only focus for 5 or 10 minutes it's a good start.
The companion CD to the book of the same name, a primer for mindfulness meditation from the Buddhist perspective. Really will get you started in a matter of minutes. Highly recommended.
Shannon
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Pretty basic, but giving it a go.
Didn't actually finish as I had to give it back.
Stuff you already know, but have to practice. Daily. That's hard.
Didn't actually finish as I had to give it back.
Stuff you already know, but have to practice. Daily. That's hard.
A wonderful compilation of 10 different CDs that Jack Kornfield has done. Great meditations and information about the Buddhist path--a path with heart.
I have been listening to these books.
They are so relaxing, and easy to follow meditations.
I totally recommend them!
They are so relaxing, and easy to follow meditations.
I totally recommend them!
It was okay. Would be helpful for a brand new meditator. Not at all a religious or new age nut job kind of book.
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I found this very helpful to learn differnt ways to be with mediation. It comes with a cd that is really nice.
It's reviewing the basics for me, which I can always use. A short easy yet helpful read (so far).
started with good info, but then became kind of redundant.
decent starter book
Fran
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