Buddhist Meditation

Tantra for the West: Everyday Miracles and Other Steps for Transformation

by Marc Allen

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Publisher: New World Library | More reviews: amazon.com

Zen And The Art Of Pottery

by Kenneth R. Beittel

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Pottery is an art of essentials: earth, water, and fire, guided by the human element of spirit. Zen is also concerned with the basics: the training of the mind and body, the ultimate craftsmanship of the soul. Zen and the Art of Pottery explores the links between pottery and Zen, between art, life, and spirit. This unique book is at once a celebration of pottery, the art and its traditions, and a hands-on guide to its methods. The first chapters discuss principles and practice, discipline and tradition—the Zen potter's attitudes to life and work. Later chapters translate those ideas into practical potting techniques, presenting both rudimentary and advanced lessons. The book also includes photographs and descriptions of pots by the author, his Japanese master, his students, and by a number of renowned modern potters.

Publisher: Weatherhill | More reviews: amazon.com

Touching the Earth: Intimate Conversations with the Buddha

by Thich Nhat Hanh

Based on the loving kindness and compassion meditation of the Lotus Sutra, Touching the Earth contains one of the most popular and transformative practices of Thich Nhat Hanh.

Written as a poetic conversation with the Buddha, it is a step-by-step guidebook to the practice of "Beginning Anew." Thich Nhat Hanh describes it as having the capacity to put an end to obstacles brought about by wrongdoing in the past and to give our feeling of the joy of being alive a chance to return. According to many of his students who are deeply touched by this practice, it can help to renew our faith and develop our compassion as it presents an opportunity to heal our relationships through forgiveness and embrace our ancestors, parents, teachers and ourselves.

Publisher: Parallax Press | More reviews: amazon.com

The New Meditation Handbook with Guided Meditations: Meditations to Make Our Life Happy and Meaningful

by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

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"If you're looking into getting a regular meditation practice going, this is what you are looking for. This audio book is really wonderful."

Publisher: Tharpa Publications | More reviews: amazon.com

The Path of Insight Meditation

by Joseph Goldstein

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"What A delight, Clear and concise.I carry it around in my shirt pocket.Do the authors give individual sessions about their book?"

Publisher: Shambhala Audio | More reviews: amazon.com

HEALING POWER OF THE MIND (Buddhayana Series)

by Tulku Thondup

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"This is one of the single best books I've seen for mind, body and spirit. Clear and concise, it exudes kindness, gentleness, and love. And it has greatly helped me and many people I know in dealing with every aspect of life."

Publisher: Shambhala | More reviews: amazon.com

Beginner's Mind: Three Classic Meditation Practices Especially for Beginners

by Jack Kornfield

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"This was my first audio tape on meditation, and I find it to be a very good introduction and have come back to it every now and then. This audio tape set contains three different talks by three different authors, who all have been long time practioners and teachers of the art of meditation. Each author presents a combination of lectures and guided meditations.

1. Meditation for Beginners - Jack Kornfield. This is a wonderful introduction to meditation, which covers sitting postures, and combines the breathing and bodyscan techniques. I highly recommend this as the first lecture on meditation. I also saw Jack Kornfield's lecture on videotape. He's one of my favorite meditation teachers.

2. Loving Kindness (Metta) Meditation - Sharon Salzberg. I didn't fully appreciate this the first time around, but Metta is a very good meditation for healing. After listening to other tapes on Metta, I developed a greater appreciation for it, and enjoyed the lecture by Ms. Salzberg more the second time around. "Love thy enemy" is a very difficult concept to absorb :-)

3. Meditation in the Zone - Shinzen Young. This is a great approach to killing two birds with one stone: "Get your physical exercise and your mental/spiritual exercise at the same time." I love this the very first time around because it's hard to find time to do both every day. I use the guided meditation part of the tape frequently while jogging on the trail or on the treadmill.

Overall, I found this audio tape set to be a great value ($20 from Amazon). I only complaint is that it's not available in CD audio form in this combination. For more money, you can buy the individual CDs for the talks by Jack Kornfield and Shinzen Young. Because I often listen to the guided meditations periodically, the CDs are much more convenient to use. "

Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated | More reviews: amazon.com

ZeNLP: The Power to Succeed (Response Books)

by Murli Menon

`Well-known consultant Murli Menon brings to readers the theory of ZeNLP, which is a combination of the principles of neuro linguistic programming and zen meditation. ZeNLP offers a step by step framework to apply the philosophy in your everyday life. The book promises to help you commune with yourself and understand your true relationship with the world. It unravels secrets to achieve goals by harnessing the infinite power of the mind' - The Economic Times In this revolutionary volume, author Murli Menon develops his theory of ZeNLP - a unique perspective on how success at work and in life can be achieved by self-realization and introspection. ZeNLP combines the principles of neuro-linguistic programming and Zen meditation and is based on the premise that the entire universe is built of an energy he terms `cosmic consciousness' of which each of us is a part. This objective-oriented book introduces the reader to practical tips which will: improve conceptual understanding, intuitive ability and strategy skills; deepen understanding of spiritual scriptures thus leading to self-development and growth; improve memory and concentration through regular meditation; assist in evolving strategies needed for generating instant results in today's competitive environment; and help in programming the mind to tap the cybernetic mechanism within it. Mr Murli Menon has done extensive study in healing methods of both Eastern and Western Parts of the world and has developed techniques to combine ZeNLP with natural healing. He has been awarded the International Award for Distinguished Leadership by American Biographical Institute, USA.

Publisher: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd | More reviews: amazon.com

Mindful Living

by Thich Nhat Hanh

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"I have never been to a retreat with T.N.H., but after listening to this audio book, I feel that I have almost as much information and "vibes" as I would if I had attended one with him.Throughout the recording, the bell is invited, and along with the group, you are invited to breathe mindfully along with them. His teachings are for novice meditators, as well as those more along the path (of enlightenment).I recommend this tape to all who desire to learn more about living mindfully."

Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated | More reviews: amazon.com

Meditating With Koans

by J. C. Cleary

Publisher: Asian Humanities Press | More reviews: amazon.com