Beginner's Guide to Buddhist Meditation: Practices for Mindful Living

by Christina Feldman

Meditation is an invitation to discover a sense of deep well-being and inner richness that can transform every aspect of life. But where to start? Christina Feldman shows where in this comprehensive, accessible primer. Featuring over 100 color photos, this guide helps seekers both get started and maintain motivation. In simple, clear language, Feldman explains when to meditate, how to create a meditation space, what to wear, how to sit or lie (including advice on chairs and beds), how to acknowledge waxing and waning interest, and how to sustain dedication and perseverance. A long-time practitioner and teacher, Feldman draws on her experience in the book's guided meditations on such subjects as mindfulness of breathing; counting and naming; agitation and acceptance; restless and calm; and much more. She helps readers turn their attention to their everyday life to gain new understanding of — and more nurturing results from — walking, eating, listening, speaking, and creating simplicity.

96 pages, Paperback

First published September 27, 2006

Reviews

[Lorena Garcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ll give it four stars, just because I think it is a very complete and basic introduction to meditation. It is objective, you don’t waste time with none sense about meditation styles or “opening your inner eye esoteric stuff”. The book teaches you that you can meditate with everything you do and the ways to do it, and I personally find it more useful than some other books I’ve read i
On meditation.
I recommend it, just open your mind to a simple yet complicated way to see the world

[Ania Gaska · Rating 3 out of 5]

The content was lovely and helpful, but I was so distracted by the design of the book I had a hard time absorbing the information. It looked like a catalog rather than a book, and every page had an image of a beautiful woman meditating it was a little silly.

[Achille · Rating 5 out of 5]

Serio e deciso. Scritto bene. Mi è piaciuto.