Meditation for beginners
(2008)

Nonfiction

Book

Call Numbers:
158.12/KORNFIELD,J

Availability

Locations Call Number Status
Adult Nonfiction 158.12/KORNFIELD,J Available

Details

PUBLISHED
Boulder, CO : Sounds True, [2008]
DESCRIPTION

93 pages ; 21 cm + 1 audio disc ((67 min., 37 sec.) ; 4 3/4 in.)

ISBN/ISSN
9781591799429, 1591799422, 9781591799429 (pbk.), 1591799422 (pbk.), 600835125086
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Originally published: London: Bantam, 2004

The ancient art of meditation -- Why meditate? -- The benefits of meditation practice -- Meditation 1. Connecting with the breath -- Meditation 2. Working with sensations in the body -- Meditation 3. Working with feelings and emotions -- Meditation 4. Witnessing your thoughts -- Meditation 5. Forgiveness meditation -- Meditation 6. Lovingkindness meditation -- Meditation 7. An eating meditation -- Meditation 8. A walking meditation -- Meditation and social responsibility -- How to cultivate a daily meditation practice

Offers a step-by-step method for bringing the fruits of meditation into one's life, enabling readers to create tranquility and loving kindness every day

Contents of CD. Connecting with the breath (12:41) -- Working with the sensations in the body (12:52) -- Working with feelings and emotions (14:02) -- Witnessing your thoughts (9:56) -- Forgiveness meditation (7:13) -- Lovingkindness meditation (10:50)