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This colourful book will inspire and inform those beginning the journey within. David Fontana combines teachings from all the major traditions with his considerable experience of the subject to provide a catalyst for those on the path to self-awareness. His step-by-step approach introduces the many aspects of meditation with a series of exercises, encouraging the reader to experience the ideas for themselves as they go along. All the essential topics, such as breath and posture, are covered clearly and concisely providing a solid framework to work within. Focusing the wayward mind is, for many people, the main hurdle in meditation. The simple techniques shown in the book conspire to remove any obstacles from the path. The second half of the book gives a brief overview of each of the great traditions, from Zen Buddhism to the Kabbalah, through which the reader gains valuable insights into what can be achieved in advanced meditation. Throughout the book, illustrations constantly stimulate the reader; their ethereal beauty echoing the riches to be found by releasing our true spiritual and emotional selves.
This is a book the beginner can come back to time and time again for advice and inspiration along the way. It shows meditation as the gateway open to anyone, a gateway to a new domain of tranquillity, clarity and discovery. As the old meditation masters would say: "Start--and continue." -- Dominic O'Conner --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Mediation has been used for centuries across the world as a way of relieving stress and anxiety, encouraging mental and physical relaxation, enhancing creativity and releasing our true spiritual and emotional selves. Now in this practical illustrated guide Prof David Fontana puts his 35 years of experience into a series of exercises, visualisations and affirmations that will bring meditation into any lifestyle. Written with a refreshing clarity and simplicity this accessible guide draws upon all of world's meditation traditions to present an eclectic and thoroughly practical programme for inner peace. Brimming with innovative exercises, visualisations and affirmations, this is a book that helps attune us both physically and mentally whatever our mood or need.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Those of us who have approached meditation on Buddhist lines are sometimes baffled by the terminology. I searched for a little book which might be clear on this kind of thing and found it in Fontana's lucid little handbook. I have derived great comfort from the work of this author on the afterlife and his writing is based on wide research and reflection, coupled with details of genuine productive research by eminent men of high probity. Highly recommended.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very good introduction to meditation for the most part and the sections on Zen and Tibetan Buddhism are quite good my only criticism of the book are that some of the meditations especially the Qabalah one could have been more clearly explained. Otherwise this is a good book on meditation and provides an interesting insight into some of the worlds mystic traditions.
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27 Aug 2004
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This is an excellent book if you just want to be able to learn some meditation techniques quickly, and get the basic information on background and types of meditation. I like the way there are a range of different meditations to focus on, with very simple steps to follow. It is an unbiased book which provides information from a spiritual point of view, but doesn't preach to you about any particular one, and it is clear the whole intent is simply to provide the reader with the most helpful information possible and practical steps to take in order to begin meditating.
There is plenty of information there of interest and benefit if you want to read the book thoroughly, but I also liked the fact that you can just read the very basics to get started quite easily, then turn to a page, select a meditation and go with it - this is good when you're stressed, short of time, and/or struggling with disciplining yourself to try something new that might help. There are also hints and tips displayed throughout the book which are very helpful. The book is beautifully presented and illustrated which adds inspiration.
There is plenty of information there of interest and benefit if you want to read the book thoroughly, but I also liked the fact that you can just read the very basics to get started quite easily, then turn to a page, select a meditation and go with it - this is good when you're stressed, short of time, and/or struggling with disciplining yourself to try something new that might help. There are also hints and tips displayed throughout the book which are very helpful. The book is beautifully presented and illustrated which adds inspiration.
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