- Paperback: 161 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group; Reissue edition (May 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553244531
- ISBN-13: 978-0553244533
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.7 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,791,794 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This simple, straightforward yet powerful guide has ready helped hundreds of thousands of people reap the greatest rewards of meditation. Lawrence LeShan's easy-to-follow and realistic approach allows you to bring meditation effortlessly into your life, no matter how busy you are, or how great the demands on your time are. His specific programs and exercises provide proven, practical tools for you to begin your journey and explore the many revealing paths of meditation
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In ' How to Meditate' Dr LeShan explains simply and clearly why we should meditate, and what meditation does physically and psychologically. Drawing on the meditational practices of Zen, Sufism, Yoga and Jewish and Christian mysticism, he describes various exercises and programs, ranging from breath counting and simple mantras to group movement and sensory awareness. There is also a description of the use of meditation in psychotherapy and the implications of its affect on the brain and for society as a whole.
Through the use of meditation, Leshan shows it is possible to achieve a focusing of our energies and increased concentration and confidence that can increase our ability to cope with the pressure of our ordinary lives and ultimately lead to a higher peace.
'A classic book on the why and hows of meditation.'
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'This book will appeal to those who wish to meditate but require common-sense advice on the many methods available.'
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A few years ago, I was at a small conference of scientists all of whom practiced meditation on a daily basis. Read the first page
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have found this very useful. I have had it on cassete and it's good to have the CD version. I found it useful because I have a 'grounded' approach to relaxation and meditation.
Format:Paperback
The point of this book is to show you an easy path to successful meditation which it does, perfectly.
People often overthink meditation - and this book will help you avoid so doing.
As to the review above re pseudo science - well. Every writier has the right to share their opinions within their works.
Take what you want and leave the rest.
People often overthink meditation - and this book will help you avoid so doing.
As to the review above re pseudo science - well. Every writier has the right to share their opinions within their works.
Take what you want and leave the rest.
3 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Worth reading if you've at least read one other book on the subject. Meditations are explained clearly, as are important concepts such as a meditation plan. However, I was a bit embarrassed to be seen reading the last two chapters on the Underground - they're pretty much hippie nonsense. It's also full of pseudo-science.
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