Meditation - Softcover

Easwaran, Eknath

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0915132664 ISBN 13: 9780915132669

Publisher: Nilgiri Press (division of the Blue Mountain Cente, 1993

Synopsis

Meditation outlines a unique approach to tapping inner resources by training concentration on inspirational passages. Eknath Easwaran’s practical Eight Point Program offers specific, systematic tools to sharpen concentration, deal effectively with stress, release deep reserves of energy, and transform anger and other destructive emotions. This book offers tested techniques for strengthening our ability to meditate. It is a complete guide to a program of meditation that fits naturally into your life, even complementing an active religious practice.

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Review

No extravagant claims, no pretentious jargon. Just a clear, insightful exposition of meditation, and an excellent guide to its practice.” Huston Smith, author of The World’s Religions

Eknath Easwaran . . . sets forth the basics of meditation with gentle humor and the insights gained from a lifetime of spiritual practice . . .[and] integrates Eastern and Western approaches to the art of stilling the mind and opening the heart.” Yoga Journal

Excellent book . . . full of charming anecdotes and advice to those trapped in materialism. His chapter on mantrams is particularly helpful . . . Demonstrate[s] sound background knowledge in Oriental thought and meditative techniques, plus years of personal experience.” Library Journal

From the Back Cover

A clear, insightful exposition of meditation, and an excellent guide to its practice.
HUSTON SMITH, author of The World s Religions
Eknath Easwaran taught meditation for over forty years, and his class at UC Berkeley was the first accredited course on meditation at any Western university. He is the author of the best-selling translation in English of the Bhagavad Gita, India s best-known scripture. Passage Meditation, Easwaran s classic manual on meditation and spiritual living, has now been extended by over thirty percent with new material from question and answer sessions with his students. This book offers unique in-depth support for both new and experienced meditators.
In Easwaran s method of passage meditation, you focus attention on passages or texts from the world s wisdom traditions that are positive, practical, and uplifting, and that fit with your own religious or non-religious beliefs. This universal method stays fresh and inspiring, improving concentration and prompting you to live out your highest ideals. Meditation is supported by the mantram and six other spiritual tools, helping you to stay calm, kind, and focused throughout the day. With regular practice, you gain wisdom and vitality, and find a life that fulfills.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Nilgiri Press (division of the Blue Mountain Cente
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0915132664
• ISBN 13: 9780915132669
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 256