The Beginner's Guide to Meditation: How to Start Enjoying the Benefits of Meditation Immediately

by Shinzen Young

What if there were a pill that could calm and clarify the mind, transform fatigue into energy...and even improve your physical health? Until that scientific breakthrough happens, teaches Shinzen Young, there is another one that has already been proven at medical centers and universities around the world - the ancient science of meditation. On The Beginner's Guide to Meditation, listeners learn exactly how specific inner techniques affect the mind and body - how to establish a daily meditation practice - plus, a complete five-part guided session to help listeners begin experiencing the benefits of meditation immediately.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Meditation, Audiobook, Psychology, Buddhism

Audio CD

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Reuben · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an experienced meditator, I found Shinzen's approach to the techniques well handled, and very accessible.

[Sophia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good if you're looking for a general intro to meditation. It was sort of refreshing to be brought back to basics.

[Francesca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent introduction that tries to explain why as well as how.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This I took in as an audiobook which works best when practicing techniques. The first half is an explanation of basic meditation and the reasons why each step is helpful. The second half of the book, and the reason why an audiotape is best, is the meditation practice of each step starting with posture and breathing. This book is a good start if you want to practice meditation. However, it is a bit dry.

[Mitch · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this quick read. I like a book that will teach me something that is way out of my realm of knowledge, so the little nuggets in this book that weren't too far out there were quite enjoyable for me. I've started practicing meditation and have found myself anxious to learn more about it.

[Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kinda cool, I'd like to learn more.

[JoAnn Chateau · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to the audiobook. The low-key way the author speaks, is a meditation in itself. Highly recommended.

[Ernest · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very simple starter course into mindfulness meditation. It states simply what meditation is and has a practical guide to get started.

[Miles Jay Oliver · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect read to accompany my recent relocation to Woodland, California — an ideal spot to really sink my brain into the practice.

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great intro - well explained and some good starting techniques

[Jody KL · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great quick listen for starting a meditation practice. A good thing to listen to on an hour+ train ride.

[Rose Grabowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is great if you want to learn the basics of meditation. It is a practical guide that will tell you what meditation is, suggestions on how to do it, and a discussion of why to do it. The audio book is good because at the end you will be given a guided meditation as a good start to your practice.

[Lise · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick introduction to meditation. The guided meditation part is one area where the audiobook format is a real improvement over a physical product.

[Daniela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short book with the enemies and basics of meditation. Includes a short practice.

[Ashley Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wasn't what I thought it was going to be, but it was relaxing.

[Nacho Bassino · Rating 3 out of 5]

Libro corto sobre que es meditar y una breve introducción a la práctica.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short book with the enemies and basics of meditation. Includes a short practice.

[Angelica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick and easy meditation instruction. I would recommend the audio version for the meditations.