A Practical Guide to Buddhist Meditation [B1500]

2000 HCDJ Barnes & Noble edition of the 1996 original, in nice clean condition. Excerpted from the jacket: Buddhism is based on the truth that, with effort, we can change the way we are. Among the many methods Buddhism has to offer, meditation is the most direct. It is the art of getting to know your own mind and learning lo encourage what is best in yourself. This straightforward and imaginative book focuses on two Buddhist meditation practices: Mindfulness of Breathing, the bedrock of all meditation practice; and Metta Bhavana, which gradually nurtures an unshakeable confidence and a warm concern for the welfare of others. It deals fully with the practical aspects of meditation, including how to maintain a regular practice and how to deal with any difficulties that arise. A Practical Guide to Buddhist Meditation is an accessible and thorough guide written in a light and modern style. With anecdotes and tips from the author's experience as a teacher, it offers refreshing inspiration to beginner and seasoned meditators. If you change your mind, then the world changes, too. Meditation can be the beginning of life's great adventure.

From recent-ish Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "I've read a lot of books on meditation. This is one of the best. Balanced well between theory and practice and well written."; "I picked this book up randomly from a friend and I'm so glad that I did. The meditation exercises in it have really helped me reduce my anxiety, find greater purpose in my life, and feel more present in my day to day. I'm hoping this book is just the beginning of a continued meditation practice for me."; "I have read many books about Buddhism including several books about how to meditate. There are many sources available to help you start and maintain a meditation practice. I recommend this book as being one of the very best."