Sitting: A Guide to Buddhist Meditation - Softcover

St. Ruth, Diana

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140195688 ISBN 13: 9780140195682

Publisher: Penguin, 1998

Synopsis

Simple lessons in the art of meditationBuddhist meditation originated when the Buddha "sat alone, accompanied merely by his own deep honesty and awareness, and refused to move until the barriers to truth were shattered". Only by focusing his attention inward, ignoring the stimuli of the outside world, was he able to achieve enlightenment.The author first gives an overview of meditation, likening it to "waking up as if from a dream". She explains specific techniques, such as counting breaths and walking meditation, in addition to providing helpful illustrations of postures and sitting styles. St. Ruth emphasizes that through the regular practice of Buddhist meditation a person can come to know "the way of liberation from suffering and the realization of genuine happiness".

About this title

Synopsis:

Gives an overview of the art of sitting, or meditation, with breathing exercises, walking meditations, and an illustrated guide to postures and sitting styles.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0140195688
• ISBN 13: 9780140195682
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96