How to Meditate Like a Buddhist

by Cynthia Kane

A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners. No religion or spiritual movement is more known for its association with meditation than Buddhism. Yet, in the Western world there has been very little comprehensive instruction available on this integral practice in book form—until now. In How to Meditate Like a Buddhist, best-selling author and certified meditation instructor Cynthia Kane demystifies this ancient practice and gently teaches you everything you need to know about building a meditation practice that works for you, including detailed guidance on posture, breathing, mindset, overcoming common obstacles, and more. Informed by her own journey and professional training, Kane has distilled the fundamentals of Buddhist meditation into a clear, instructive guide. With her expertise and encouragement, you will learn how to establish a foundational meditation practice that can help •    Release stress, anxiety, and overwhelm •    Change your relationship to unhelpful thoughts and emotions •    Rediscover the quiet stillness that lies inside you •    Experience greater peace, tranquility, and connection with yourself and others If you are ready to learn how to meditate like a Buddhist, this compact yet powerful book is the perfect place to start.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Philosophy

159 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 28, 2020

Reviews

[Liz Logan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Generally I liked it, but I wouldn’t say it’s for complete beginners. I would have liked more explanation on how to meditate on a subject without thinking about it.

[Jeff Ellerbach · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very slight and simple to the point of not really being very helpful and (IMO) gets a few things wrong. For example, walking meditation is described as basically just taking a walk.
If you know nothing, it will give you an idea of what meditation is. If you seriously want to learn how to meditate, look elsewhere.
Might be helpful for a middle schooler doing a research assignment.

[Nora Alshareef · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the first two books of this series but this one wasn't great. If you are completely new to meditation, this book might be perfect for you. Since I have been meditating every night for years, this book was incredibly simplistic.

[Patricia Kendrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

These 3 books have helped me a lot, to calm my anxiety and stop the thought process that is detrimental to my well-being. You don't have to be Buddhist to practice a lot of what they teach in these books either

[Selma · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this book up by chance, and it was a clear guide to getting my meditation practice started. It's also easy to refer back to if you'd like to review something you forgot.

[LemontreeLime · Rating 3 out of 5]

Salright

[K M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for someone beginning a meditation practice, or as a refresher.

[Randy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A handy introductory resource! 🧘‍♀️