How to Meditate: A Guide to Self Discovery - Brossura

LeShan, Lawrence

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1855382776 ISBN 13: 9781855382770

Casa editrice: Thorsons, 1995

Riassunto

A practical guide to meditation by a parapsychologist. Dr Le Shan explains simply and clearly why we should meditate, and what meditation does psychologically and physiologically. Drawing on the meditational practices of Zen, Sufism, Yoga and Jewish and Christian mysticism, the author describes specific exercises and programmes, structured and unstructured, ranging from breath-counting and simple mantras to group movement and sensory awareness. He also explores such fields as the role of meditation in psychotherapy and the relation of meditation to the paranormal. Through the use of meditation, Le Shan seeks to show that it is possible to achieve a focusing of energies and increased concentration and confidence that can lead to efficiency in everyday life, and eventually to a higher peace.

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In ' How to Meditate' Dr LeShan explains simply and clearly why we should meditate, and what meditation does physically and psychologically. Drawing on the meditational practices of Zen, Sufism, Yoga and Jewish and Christian mysticism, he describes various exercises and programs, ranging from breath counting and simple mantras to group movement and sensory awareness. There is also a description of the use of meditation in psychotherapy and the implications of its affect on the brain and for society as a whole.

Through the use of meditation, Leshan shows it is possible to achieve a focusing of our energies and increased concentration and confidence that can increase our ability to cope with the pressure of our ordinary lives and ultimately lead to a higher peace.

'A classic book on the why and hows of meditation.'
TURNING POINT

'This book will appeal to those who wish to meditate but require common-sense advice on the many methods available.'
ASSOCIATION FOR COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE NEWSLETTER

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• Editore: Thorsons
• Data di pubblicazione: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1855382776
• ISBN 13: 9781855382770
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 144