The Experience of Meditation: Experts Introduce the Major Traditions This book describes the techniques and experience of the majormeditation traditions impacting the West in the words of highlyrespected practioners of each tradition. Taken together, theyconstitute a
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| Title | : | The Experience of Meditation: Experts Introduce the Major Traditions |
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (371 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 155778857X |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 350 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2006-05-17 |
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Editorial : "This is a superb collection not only for beginners who would like an exquisite introduction to meditation, but also for advanced practitioners who would like to refine their own understanding of this most precious gift of the great saints and sages of our human family. And if you have not yet started a meditation practicetake up this great experiment in depth, and I promise you, your life will never be the same again."Ken Wilber, author A Theory of Everything: An Integral Vision for Business, Politics, Science, and Spirituality (Blurb from reviewer)
"For years, I have been seeking a comprehensive and authoritative survey of the world's major meditation practices that I can recommend to students. Now I have one."Peter Russell, author, From Science to God et al (Blurb from reviewer)
A fulfilled life and happiness is more than physical comfort or buyingnew things. It involves awareness and development of our inner beingand consciousness. The major meditation traditions of the world, eachin their own way, aim at the creation of an inner peace and happinesswhich provides a solid foundation for action and compassion in theworld. This book describes the techniques and experience of the majormeditation traditions impacting the West in the words of highlyrespected practioners of each tradition. Taken together, theyconstitute a solid overview of meditation and how the major traditionsare similar or different from one another.
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