Journey of Awakening: A Meditator's Guidebook

Dass, Ram

ISBN 10: 0553285726 / ISBN 13: 9780553285727

Published by Bantam, 1990

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Synopsis:

Find the practice that's right for you with this exploration of the many paths of meditation--from mantra, prayer, singing, visualizations, and "just sitting" to movement meditations such as tai chi <p/>"Everyone has experienced a moment of pure awareness. A moment without thinking 'I am aware' or 'that is a tree.' Such moments bring a sense of rightness, of clarity, of being at one. Such moments are the essence of meditation."--Ram Dass <p/>Ram Dass is an American psychologist and spiritual teacher who has studied and practiced meditation for many years. Here he shares his understanding and suggests how you can find methods suitable for you. He illuminates the stages and benefits of meditative practice, and provides wise and often humorous advice on overcoming difficulties along the way.

From the Back Cover: Ram Dass is an American psychologist and spiritual teacher who has studied and practiced meditation for many years. Here he shares his understanding and explores the many paths of meditation--from mantra, prayer, singing, visualizations, and "just sitting" to movement meditations such as tai chi--and suggests how you can find methods suitable for you. He illuminates the stages and benefits of meditative practice, and provides wise and often humorous advice on overcoming difficulties along the way.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Journey of Awakening: A Meditator's Guidebook
Publisher: Bantam
Publication Date: 1990
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Illustrator: Piazza, Vincent
Condition: Very Good