The Healing Power of Mind: Simple Meditation Exercises for Health, Well-Being, and Enlightenment

by Tulku Thondup

The true nature of our minds is enlightened and peaceful, as the depth of the ocean is calm and clear. But when we mentally grasp and emotionally cling to our wants and worries with all our energy, we lose our own enlightened freedom and healing power, only to gain stress and exhaustion, suffering and overexcitement, like the turbulent waves rolling on the surface of the ocean.

Our minds possess the power to heal pain and stress, and to blossom into peace and joy, by loosening the clinging attitudes that Buddhists call "grasping at self." If we apply the mind's healing power, we can heal not only our mental and emotional afflictions, but physical problems also.

This book is an invitation to awaken the healing power of mind through inspiring images and sounds, mindful movements, positive perceptions, soothing feelings, trusting confidence, and the realization of openness. The healing principle on which these exercises are based is the universal nature and omnipresent power envisioned in Mahayana Buddhism. Yet for healing, we don't have to be believers in any particular faith. We can heal body and mind simply by being what we truly are, and by allowing our own natural healing qualities to manifest: a peaceful and open mind, a loving and positive attitude, and warm, joyful energy in a state of balance and harmony.

Genres: Buddhism, Meditation, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Audiobook, Health, Psychology

224 pages, Paperback

First published August 20, 1996

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I find it funny how we come across our teachers in life...when the student is ready, the teacher appears. I brought this book home from the library (forget where I learned about it) and found it snatched by my husband as it was reviewed by a teacher he reveres. Great resource book on the limitless power of healing within. Definitely one I will purchase for our own resource shelf.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really helped me when I was in a bad place. It was my bible and it's so well-read and worn now that my copy looks tatty - but I love that because it reminds me of how useful it was to me back then. A great healing book, with really good meditations. HIGHTLY recommended.

[Amy Roxas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book once a year for the last 10 years. Great book!

[Melissapughjensen Jensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book I have ever read. Dare I say it changed my life. Books come into your life, just as people do, for reasons. I want everyone in the world to read tis book.

[Marc Mannheimer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although this book was helpful for me, I don't recommend it for the general reading audience. Healing for those with an interest in mind-body health paradigm, and also in Buddhist vajrayana/Tibetan or teacher/ student relationship in other traditions. That said, it was comforting to read and engage in the practices outlined in the book. Great for anxiety sufferers who wouldn't find the New Agey approach to be fluff.

[Sebastiaan De Jong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing Buddhist book about the power of the mind and its potential to heal illness and make life quite brilliant. NOT a self-help book, very eloquent and easy to read. I have been sending it to everyone. As a Buddhist, of course I love it! But people I have sent who have a very shallow understanding of Buddhism have found this book very moving and inspirational. Read it, please? :)

[Enrique Grosclaude · Rating 4 out of 5]

incredible relax this book ;)

[Wesley Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wise. Healing. Hopeful. A great education in meditation and mindfulness. And compassion. Excellent read.

[Megan Rosol · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good introduction to meditation. The narrator gives monks unnecessary accents but I managed to get past this strangeness.

[Nyamsuren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another book into the permanent shelf of re-reading. I am thankful to this book for helping me clear my physical, emotional, and mental blockages. Earthly, wholesome, true.

[LemontreeLime · Rating 3 out of 5]

S’Alright.

[Elaine Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. I plan to revisit often its information priceless.

[Madhur Ahuja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good short book on advantage and processes of meditations

[Janani · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[Bella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing book on different meditations to heal your self

[Sian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gained so much from this book. A well worth read if you’re seeking, curious or knowing that you’d like to empower yourself and enhance the powers of your mind for healing purposes. There’s a large variety of meditations shared to inspire, benefit and guide you throughout the book and can support you in finding ways of thinking, to support your own personalised journey. Also the potential of how you can help heal others and share the goodness that the book expresses you can be create and resonate.

[Fernando Cabezas Astorga · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un aporte muy bien desarrollado de la capacidad mental de sanar el propio cuerpo desde las enseñanzas budistas. Me gustó que tiene el enfoque en la propia iluminación, más que en la curación en sí, ya que asume igualmente la enfermedad y el sufrimiento como parte de la naturaleza humana y que también se puede tabajar el alma desde la enfermedad aun cuando cualquier curación es transitoria, dada nuestra naturaleza intrínsecamente mortal.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. I put into practice some of the wisdom found in these pages and I'm onl half done with the book! There's so much more. It really is mind over matter.

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hyper inspirant, un pas dans la culture zen du bouddhisme. La dernière partie avec la méditation est à essayer, il y en a beaucoup (peut être trop ?)

[Morg Stansberry · Rating 4 out of 5]

A calming and insightful read. This book explores a variety of Buddhist exercises that promote inner peace and mindfulness. Perfect for anyone seeking gentle spiritual guidance.