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Weiss, presents a new book to help with the practice of meditation (a CD is also included to help guide people through the process). ... Read more

Customer Reviews (26)

Awesome CD and Book
The CD and the little book are an very useful tool to meditate, to find inner peace and become happier and healthier.

Disappointed
Enjoyed the written part on my Kindle, the written CD is useless...We could have received a CD in the mail we paid enough to have one. I would have to buy another book to get a
CD.

The best!
This is absolutely the best meditation CD I have ever tried! Amazing, it works wonderfully.

Good condition?
Just a short note that you shouldn't rate your items good condition when they are clearly falling apart!I am only keeping this item because I especially wanted the cd.But again, I was very disappointed in the condition of the book.The cd is in great shape though.

CD Meditation too fast...slow down
I bought this book mainly for the meditation cd and it is a good one if only he would slow down.The visualization is fantastic but I feel like I want to say "wait a minute, I'm not there yet".His voice is calm and soothing and this would be one of my favorite meditation tapes if the pace was slower. The book itself was short and sweet but I enjoyed it. ... Read more

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An offering of up-to-date words of inspiration and guidance for every day of the year presents brief, poetic aphorisms, meditations, and more, based on each day's single Taoist principle. ... Read more

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This is not Taoism...
By reading the very first 3 pages I realized that this book is not based upon Taoism. One of the first things that jumped out to me was a mention that "if you pray enough to a rock that rock will come to life before you." Not sure what point the author was trying to make but it is not Taoism.Taoism is about being at one with yourself and the world around you, so that you can be at one with The Way.You shouldn't be whorshipping rocks or any other matireal things for that matter.The next page talks about keeping your body free of toxins so that you can conjure gods within you, and that when our bodies are clean we have the ability to conjure 36,000 gods within us.Once again, not sure what on earth the author is talking about but it is not Taoism.This book should of have been named 365 Ming-dao Deng: Daily Mediations, because it just seems like randomness of the authors fanciful opinion.It is not the Tao.

Meditation
We bought this book as the basis for a daily meditation.It works for that.The condition of the book was as advertised.

Best taoist/mindfulness book for everyone
I bought this book a couple of years ago and love it.The author has a calendar in back to match the readings to the date (for northern or southern hemispheres) in order to better match the reading to the time of year in the life cycle.You can also just pick readings from the the titles, for a specific stress with which you are currently coping (death, for example). It is more user friendly than the classic Tao translated texts, such as the Tao Te Ching.In short, it is great as a stand alone book for beginner or intermediate (and maybe even advanced, if you accept that the author may just be a contemporary Taoist master).Not available as an e-book, but I think that would be a wonderful format, as it should be part of a library you have with you.

Wonderful Book
This is an amazing little book that will help keep life in perspective on a daily basis.Regardless of your religion, the one-page messages are timeless, thoughtful and practical, and are particularly useful in view of the constant flow of informational garbage that bombards our daily lives.

365 Tao: Daily Meditations
A useful book for those studying the Tao. A short saying and exposition for each day that helps bring the Tao into everyday life. ... Read more

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The practice of meditation takes us on a fabulous journey into the gap between our thoughts, where all the advantages of a more peaceful, stress-free, healthy, and fatigue-free life are available, but which are simply side benefits. The paramount reason for daily meditation is to get into the gap between our thoughts, and make conscious contact with the creative energy of life itself. Dr. Wayne W. Dyer explains the soul-nourishing meditation technique for making conscious contact with God, which the ancient masters have told us about.

You have the potential to be an instrument of the highest good for all concerned and to be a literal miracle worker in your own life. No person, government, or religion can legitimately claim to do this for you. "In fact," says Dr. Dyer, "I agree with Carl Jung who said, 'One of the main functions of formalized religion is to protect people against a direct experience of God.'" When you master getting into the gap and staying there for prolonged segments of meditation, and experience what you bring back to the material world, you will know your answer to the question: "Why meditate?" ... Read more

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A wise teacher
Wayne Dyer's down-to-earth wisdom is inspiring and meaningful for an everyday full life. He shows us how to listen more clearly to our inner wisdom and how to live more serenely (with humor) in the moment. As a metaphysician myself, I am keenly in reverence of his asute insights into the spiritual nature of our physical lives.

Getting In The Gap
Absolutely fantastic. I never knew anything about meditating or what you should expect once you begin. I was "in the gap" after the very first session - and can't wait to find time to do so everyday. The book is short but has a powerful message. To me, the real deal is the guided sessions on the included cd. I put it on my iPod immediately.

Thank you Wayne Dyer!

Tom

great and easy to follow
This was a great and easy to follow meditaton guide. It really can bring the calm back to our busy lives.

Inspiring

Interesting and enlightening.Ilisten to the CD everyday and find that it refreshes my body and soul. Wayne's soothing voice gentlyguides you into a peaceful state allowing you experience the power of getting in the gap.
I recommend this book with the CD to anyone who is serious about meditation . Great find!

Where is the CD that was promised with this book?
I recieved this book in the mail today. I am pleased with the book and quickly read it. What I am disappointed with is there was not a meditation CD in the book, which is the reason why I purchased the book in the first place. I think the seller should stop advertising the book as being sold with CD if there is no CD. False advertising. ... Read more

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Uninspiring
I found this text to be convoluted in its content.The author imposes tiers of meditation awareness which I found off putting

The New Meditation Handbook
I love this book - it is clear in explanation and easy to understand.I recommend those who are not sure about how to meditate to read this book which will be helpful at all times.Excellent!

empty and useless
The people buying this book think its a meditation book.Boy did they get fooled.Most of the book is about paranormal concepts like "spiritual guides" and "karma" and praying.That is fine and dandy, but the author should not pretend the book is about meditation.If your looking for superstitious concepts from Buddhism you will like the book.If your looking for meditation you will be gravely dissapointed.He covers only one meditation the whole book and barely even explains it.

Priceless information
This gets the most use out of all my books, and for years to come!

My daily guide
The New Meditation Handbook: Meditations to Make Our Life Happy and Meaningful

This book presents the basic buddhist view and clear instructions on a cycle of Lamrim meditations.These are specific topics of meditation from action and effect, renunciation, great compassion, up to ultimate reality which lead to enlightenment.I've used this book for years as my meditation guide.Each meditation is presented with simple, clear instructions.If this is the type of meditation you wish to do, this book is an indispensable handbook. ... Read more

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Through Zen meditation it is possible to find stillness of mind, even amidst our everyday activities—and this practical book-and-CD set reveals how. John Daido Loori, one of America's leading Zen teachers, offers everything needed to begin a meditation practice. He covers the basics of where to sit (on a cushion, bench, or chair), how to posture the body (complete with instructional photographs), and how to practice Zen meditation to discover the freedom of a peaceful mind.

The accompanying CD is a meditation companion. It has ten- and thirty-minute timed practice sessions, along with guided instructions from Daido Loori and an encouraging talk on the benefits of meditation.



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Great Addition
This book w/ cd is a wonderful addition to my collection. It is used more often than any other. Only wished I had this before.

Finding the Still Point



this is a good introduction to sitting zen. the helpful cd makes starting the meditation easier to understand.cg

All should find the still point in their life
I really enjoyed reading this book, was not sure what the still point was when I order the book. But so glad that I did, now I feel that everyone should find the still point in their personal life for growth.

Way too 101
I got two Zazen books and returned this one only halfway thru it. Its just too basic, you'll get the posture and methods but very little background and understanding of the Way. I feel that its important to understand this. Its a bit novelty also, with the CD which isn't much at all and the books construction - seems like it should be in the gift idea area of the book store.

The Still Point
The Still Point is an Excellent introduction to Zazen. The Cd provided with the book and the guided Zazen, are very helpful to my Zazen practice. ... Read more

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You've heard about meditation but don't know where to begin? Begin with this book!

-Want instant gratification? Go directly to chapter 2 and you will start meditating immediately!

-Your doctor says you can control stress with meditation. Your doctor is right! It also works on anxiety and hypertension.

-This book jump-starts the novice by making meditation instantly accessible, and shows intermediate and advance meditators how to deepen their practice.

-Busy, busy, busy? If you're looking for peace of mind, happiness, relaxation, and serenity, try meditation.

-It's simple, it's natural, and its results can be permanent
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-Who meditates...aside from Deepak Chopra, the Dalai Lama, and The Beatles? Well, Goldie Hawn, Barbara De Angelis, Richard Gere, Oliver Stone, Andrew Weil, M.D., and Howard Stern, to name a few.

-Feeling muddleheaded, slightly out of it? Meditating gets you in touch with your emotions and teaches you how to go with the flow.
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the best guide to meditation
this is another book in my stock of books that i've haven't read yet. but i have good expectations of its contents.

Understanding the basics
For someone such as myself who had very little knowledge about meditation or how to get started, this book provides you with a "brief" overview on the many styles (accompanied by practical examples)of meditation, predominately Eastern. This book has now given me enough information to investigate more deeply into the styles of meditation that appeal to me. For those starting out, or those who are looking to investigate and obtain a brief overview on other styles of meditation, I would certainly recommend this book.

A comprehensive, easy to understand meditation book
I started with Mr. Davich's later book, "8 minute meditation" and enjoyed it so much that I sought this one out. I wasn't disappointed. It is a comprehensive book on many forms of meditation. And it is written in the clear, easy to understand manner that his other books are. I really recommend this to anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of meditation.

John

Portland, ME

The Best guide to Meditation
Clear and easy to comprehend. provides all the benefits and different techniques. Recommend to anyone who wants to begin meditation.

Wonderful Meditations, Uplifting!
Great overview on meditation. I'll also recommend, Creating Money: Keys to Abundance (Roman, Sanaya) if you're into manifesting $$$ and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creative Visualization (The Complete Idiot's Guide). ... Read more

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Meditations on First Philosophy written by legendary philosopher Rene Descartes is widely considered to be one of the top philosophical books of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Meditations on First Philosophy is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic philosophical literature, this gem by Rene Descartes is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books America and beautifully produced, Meditations on First Philosophy would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library. ... Read more

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Book like new
The book was shipped immediately after placing the order. As promised, the book arrived in "like new" condition. Great service! Thanks!

Thank Heaven for Descartes
When I was in the midst of my educational pursuits, I took my first course in philosophy. One day my professor stumped the class with the question: "What do humans have that is distinct from non-human animals? Is there anything unique about humans?" The professor then contended that when one surveys all animal species there isn't anything fully unique about mankind. Although the class tried, no one was able to mount an effective argument that refuted his premise.

Nevertheless, one thing that human beings do that no other species attempts is epistemology: asking how we know what we know. The whole mass of the animal world lacks the ability to build an epistemic view.

And Rene Descartes was one of the chief thinkers who helped birth modern epistemology. Descartes aspired to set in motion human knowledge afresh through finding a place to ground indubitable knowledge. He sought to thrust aside the collected mass of rational predispositions, preconceptions, prejudices, partialities, and biases of the past and construct form the epistemic ground up, constructing one logical certainty upon another.

Descartes was mathematician; philosopher and a true mastermind in the early epistemological pursuits as he embraced dualism. Additionally he's the author of the controversial: "I think therefore I am" formulation; since I am thinking, I must exist. His aim was to find an immovable impossibility of the contrary foundation as the starting point within a fuller epistemic scheme. Most, from all epistemic schools, believe that Descartes failed and at best made a case for solipsism.Nonetheless his work helped launch countless valuable epistemological pursuits.

Furthermore many admire his ontological argument for the existence of God, although Plantinga has recently devised a much more potent OAFEG.

Descartes was a central and essential pioneer of modern epistemology and mathematics; the world would be much inferior without his exceptional, yet dated, work.

* Epistemology: Thestudyofhowweknowwhatweknow, the nature and basis of knowledge, the accounting and justifying of knowledge claims, and the sources and scope of knowledge. Epistemology explores the question: What do men ordinarily denote when they say that they `know' something?

* Laws of Logic: Abstract, non-concrete laws of thought and reason that are nonmaterial, universal, obligatory, and absolute. All rational communication and thinking assume the laws of logic. The most well known law is the law of non-contradiction: A cannot be A and not-A at the same time in the same way. A man cannot be his own father. The laws of logic reflect the nature and mind of God; thus, they have ontological grounding--that is, they are grounded in the very nature of truth itself and cannot bereducedtohumanconvention,opinion,orpsychology. Reject the laws of logic, including the law of non-contradiction, and rational thinking is impossible. To deny the law, one must use the law in attempting to deny it. Those who deny logic are participating in a self-refuting effort.

Buy this, ruminate over Descartes' assertions, and expand your own epistemic method.

The Necessary Existence of God: The Proof of Christianity Through Presuppositional Apologetics

The journey through meditations
This work, is a good translation of the meditations. The meditations allow people to get a taste of how man can get a deeper sense of who one is.

Thought provoking
A great book to help you ask questions about life. I used this for my Philosophy 101 class and enjoyed it more than I thought I would.

great book, if you already believe in god
this book it's a must even if you don't believe in god. descartes tried to prove the existence of god using the proofs of existing of everything else that's around us. well, i don't believe that god shuld or can be proved by pure logic...cause in a world of pure logic the concept of god wouldn't make any sense. none the less we should get to that conclusion yourself by reading this one ! ... Read more

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The culmination of nearly two decades of personal and professional exploration, this compassionate, timeless guide offers readers a unique source book comprised of guided meditations, new and familiar, for the deeper healing of spirit, mind and body. ... Read more

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Stephen Levine/ Guided Meditations, Explorations and Healings
Excellent companion for anyone on the path of healing. I've attended Stephens workshops & it's helped me thru some rough road. Highly recommended.

A Book That Helps and Heals as well as Comforts
Guided Meditations, Explorations and Healings by Stephen Levine is an extraordinary book. It has the power to help an individual to work with her or his feelings and comfort her or himself in a variety of situations. Written by a compassionate teacher, this is a book to keep and to share, to use and to recommend. It belongs in every spiritual library and spiritual or healing center. It does not proselytize or partake of any particular spiritual path. Anyone can use it and find comfort within it.

Meditaions
This book is packed with guided meditations, to be read to oneself or others.I read them slowly, with beautiful music playing in the background during a 2 week getaway with friends.Reactions were extremely positive!

This Guy is the BEST!
This man isn't just a guided imagery specialist, he's a poet and a philosopher king!He understands suffering and he provides the tools to help people get through it in a most beautiful way!!

Warmth and love for those who need to heal themselves
The meditations in this book are very helpful for healing from past traumas. By practicing these exercises, one can attain a greater degree of self-acceptance, forgiveness of those who have hurt us, awareness of thepresent moment, and love for all sentient beings.

We all need to envelopourselves in the golden glow of love, to mother the parts of ourselves thathave been grievously wounded in the past, and to let go of the pain. Thesemeditations are designed to do that, to help us nurture ourselves and sendpositive energy back into the universe. ... Read more

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In this "unexpected delight,"* filmmaker David Lynch describes his personal methods of capturing and working with ideas, and the immense creative benefits he has experienced from the practice of meditation.

Now in a beautiful paperback edition, David Lynch'sCatching the Big Fish provides a rare window into the internationally acclaimed filmmaker's methods as an artist, his personal working style, and the immense creative benefits he has experienced from the practice of meditation.

Catching the Big Fish comes as a revelation to the legion of fans who have longed to better understand Lynch's personal vision. And it is equally compelling to those who wonder how they can nurture their own creativity.

Catching Ideas

Ideas are like fish.

If you want to catch little fish, you can stay in the shallow water. But if you want to catch the big fish, you've got to go deeper.

Down deep, the fish are more powerful and more pure. They're huge and abstract. And they're very beautiful.

I look for a certain kind of fish that is important to me, one that can translate to cinema. But there are all kinds of fish swimming down there. There are fish for business, fish for sports. There are fish for everything.

Everything, anything that is a thing, comes up from the deepest level. Modern physics calls that level the Unified Field. The more your consciousness-your awareness-is expanded, the deeper you go toward this source, and the bigger the fish you can catch.

-from Catching the Big Fish ... Read more

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Pearl After Pearl After Pearl of Wisdom
You will quickly find that the author is a big believer in transcendental meditation.To him it is the fix all for the world's problems.I really enjoyed engaging a conversation with the Mr. Lynch throughout the book.As he quotes,the world is as you are.If you read this book with a limited view you will get very little out of it. That is okay.Read it once and put it away. Then pick it up again and see ifyou can't find another pearl of wisdom in it.Better yet, go to the library and get the audiobook version.Having Mr. Lynch converse with you is wonderful.

If you are looking for a book about how to use TM - this isn't it.
If you are looking for a book about how TM can help you in your creative process this is it.

Si tienes curiosidad en Meditacion...
Como digo en el título, si tienes algúna curiosidad en Meditación te va a parecer interesante.Y si además estas metido en el mundo del arte (cine, video, música etc), te va a parecer aún más interesante.Pero ten presente que este no es un manual ni un libro didáctico.Es simplemente un libro que explica cómo, a traves de la meditación, las cosas pueden fluir con mayor facilidad.Y tambien habla un poco sobre algunas anecdotas de algunas sus películas.Pero recuerda, no es un libro sobre cine, ni te dice QUÉ HACER para tener buenas ideas, ni como ser creativo al escribir o lo que sea.Simplemente (y muy resumidamente)te dice que cuando meditas, puedes tener control sobre tus problemas, llegar a un nivel de tranquilidad, y ahi (en comleta paz) uno puede pensar mejor, cierto?

You won't even catch a small fish with this book
This book should really have been an article in a film magazine, its that short.I was hoping that there would be a lot of information regarding TM, but there wasn't any.As others have noted the book is really just ramblings about how great LA is, and how he gets ideas for his films, seemingly by just shooting from the hip and trial and error.Actually I'm shocked at how uncreative the thought process in this book is.If TM is really the key then why can't he share it with everyone.The whole [...] and David Lynch seem to be keeping it a secret so you can go to their website and pay $1,500 to learn how to do it.

Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity
This book is not about Meditation, it's about David Lynch. If Lynch Meditated for 30 years, why is he still a chain smoker???

Fun and Interesting
Lynch is a cutting edge artist whose films have become increasingly interesting overtime. This little text is a collection of fragments and reflections regarding his life as a creative artist and his relationship to transcendental meditation. Lynch finds an ocean of abstract ideas in the 'unified consciousness' provided through the technique of TM. There are plenty of useful anecdotes here-both on meditating and the creative life in general. Lynch is clearly a somewhat solipsistic man, but his work continues to expand in beauty and creative depth so he must be doing something right. As he points out, 'he's not very good with words,' so this little book is not exactly a robustly analytic exegesis of his process, but it still provides some fascinating insights all the same. ... Read more

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a stunning and dynamic book
This book is complete, informative and visually stunning. It is useful for beginners as well as for those who have been in tune with Chakras for years. Taken chakra by chakra, it offers a complete course in everything you want to / need to know about each chakra without seeming too esoteric or preachy. Each chapter is remarkable. I liked it so much I ordered two more to share with friends as I didn't want to let mine out of my house. I then wrote to the author to ask that the illustrations be made available and she wrote back telling me that they will be available on cards in November. I immediately pre-ordered two sets!
I use the meditations in this book daily.
If you buy one book on Chakras - this should be it!
Karen
Maine

understanding chakras
This is a grat book for anyone wanting to have a better understanding of chakras.This visually appealing format was most helpful.

THE book to get on Chakras
There are many books about chakras out there but this is the only book that describes everything best and right to the point. It is not only beautifully illustrated but also very well written by the supreme meditation practitioner and world-renowned meditation guru Swami Saradananda.

GREAT, SIMPLE
THIS IS ANBOOK, PLAIN, SIMPLE TO THE POINT WITH IMAGES TO HELP FOCUS AND MEDITATE.

Tuning up for a life of balance
In this beautifully produced book which is a visual delight of color, form and instructive illustration, Swami Saradananda writes a clear, concise and comprehensible description of subtle energy of the body-mind-spirit. She offers methods to establish balance, harmony and health.This book is well worth reading, owning and using for ongoing reference.I would recommend it to both beginners, and those who study and instruct yoga, meditation and the tuning of the subtle body through chakra meditation.I would also recommend it to healers who use mantra, essential oils, and visualization in their healings and massage.Swami Saradananda presentstechniques in ways that are readily accessible and understandable.It is a valuable tool for those who endeavor to live a life of balance. ... Read more

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The structure of your brain changes constantly, in adynamic, unfolding process that you yourself candirect to create the life you want. This is the excitingpremise of Meditations to Change Your Brain, a breakthrough three-CD program from psychologist Rick Hanson, Ph.D., and neurologist Rick Mendius, M.D.

Drawing on a vast body of research spanning more than30 years, Meditations to Change Your Brain collects the best meditative and contemplative practices to help anyone increase their capacity for joy, love, and spiritual bliss. Listeners join Dr. Hanson and Dr. Mendius to learn specific practices for making positive changes in their body and mind,plus four guided practices to strengthen their meditative abilities, and four guided meditations to heal and nourish their relationships.

Customer Reviews (23)

Best all-around introduction product on meditation
There are plenty of medication products on the market. CDs seem to be the most popular.A number of products are geared toward the amateur meditators. Others are geared toward the advanced practitioners. This specific product is geared toward the first type.

It is a great gift for friends and family, for people who are interested in learning more about meditation and how it helps the body and the mind. The two hosts of the program are articulate, clear to understand and entertaining. They provide great examples of how to use your mind to change your brain, how to influence your happiness, the foundations of good meditation and how to use them to your advantage.

There are 3 CDs, but think of them as 3 steps to the meditation learning process:
1) What mediation is
2) How to use it
3) How to excel at it

I highly recommend this product since in my opinion it has the necessary pieces to succeed at mediation.

Good food for the educated skeptic!
After almost 30 years as a practicing and teaching psychologist, I'm a bit snobby when it comes to new (to me), New-Agey, or "spiritual" stuff, especially if it is becoming increasingly popular.This set of CDs is just the thing for me: nice guided meditations for the just-past-beginner, plus decent neuroscience research well-explained, minus snake-oil hype.I dumped all tracks into iTunes, so I could listen anywhere on my iPhone.Only problem: tracks are poorly labeled, so that finding my way around amongst guided meditations and lectures is unnecessarily tedious and irritating.

great CD's!
I love these meditation CD's. I am a huge fan of Rick Hanson, and these CD's are another really powerful aid in becoming a happier, more focused, more loving person. I agree with another reviewer that it would have been nice if the outer cover had the CD's contents on them, but it is such a minor point - it's no big deal.

Gound Breaking Material
I've been dealing with chronic anxiety for the past 30 years.I have found this group of CD's to be incredibly helpful.It explains some of the evolutionary processes that have contributed to our survival anxiety and takes a lot of the mystery out of this free floating anxiety.Also, I have been working with cognitive therapy for some years which is a wonderful way of dealing with anxiety and depression and controlling what you can to overcome these forms of suffering."Meditations to Change Your Brain" explains the actual physical changes to your brain that cause changes in our mind, which is what we have been doing with cog therapy. The exercises and information are presented in a gentle and sensitive way and have taken me even further in the direction of health and happiness.You have assisted me in getting my mind, body and spirit in sync and the resulting peace is incredible.Thank you sirs for HOPE!!!

In depth blend of Western Psychology and Brain Biology with eastern Quantum Physics
The two authors of this audio book wrote a very thorough explanation of how ego and psyche and the brain all work, and how to fix the problems.The Introduction is nice and long, and very thorough and detailed.They are fond of saying, "Change your mind to change your brain to change your mind."

But the introduction to this set of 3 CDs is a lot like a textbook.I find that at the same time that I am hearing extremely important, totally new concepts, which are hard to "get" in the first place, I am having a hard time paying attention.It's just dry.Plus, one of the authors is a much better speaker than the other... It might have been better to hire voice actors or professional readers, because the authors are clearly reading from their own scripts, and seem to be so uncomfortable with speaking into a microphone, that at times they don't even sound like they are familiar with the material that they wrote themselves!
They just don't sound confident in the material, or relaxed about conveying it.

I have heard few Audiobooks that rise to the level of "The Secret."Even if you don't agree with everything in that book, "The Secret" CDs are spectacular with production value, the music, the number or authors and experts who do sound great on CD, the overall impact...The Secret is the best audiobook I have ever heard for those reasons.I wish more Audiobooks sounded like that.

I will update this soon with a review on the Meditations themselves!

TECHNICAL ASPECTS of the CDs
During the Introduction, each track is much too LONG!The topics and subjects change several times during each and every track!There have been many times when I would have loved to hit the skip back button on the player, but I realized that's impossible, unless I want to listen to about 18 minutes that I did hear, to get to the last 3 minutes I missed.

The sound quality is 100% - very clean and professional.

The cardboard album case is flimsy and doesn't really close.It would be impossible to bring it in a car.Dust would get in and the CDs would fall out constantly.I had to put the CDs in my zipper case to hear the introduction in my car.(Of course, the meditations can't be done while driving.) ... Read more

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An easy-to-learn meditation guide for achieving optimum mind/body health.

The same ability that helps ordinary people achieve extraordinary success is also the secret to optimizing your lifespan, letting go of stress, and even enhancing your body’s self-healing powers. In Meditation for Optimum Health, you will join best-selling authors Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn for a practical introduction that makes it simple to enjoy the life-changing benefits of meditation – even if you’ve never tried it before.

How does meditation work? Can anybody do it? What do I need to get started? Is it religious? Does it have the power to heal? In alternating sessions, Dr. Weil and Dr Kabat-Zinn give you straight answers to the most common questions about meditation, and dispel the myths and misconceptions surrounding this time-honored practice. By learning to cultivate the power of your attention through daily practice, you can harness the full potential of your mind, and use it to enrich every dimension of your life. You will learn how meditation can actually unify your mind and body’s many related functions – and help you start enjoying the best health of your life. Complete with real-life examples, and a proven program of step-by-step meditations to get you started, here is the perfect introduction to the oldest and most effective system for feeling better, naturally. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

Weil is great, but who is this Kabat-Zinn?
I love Weil's soothing voice and articulate sentences that flow naturally and motivates as well as guides us throught meditation.

But the other one, Kabat-Zinn, has a chest-breathing voice, sounds shallow and too high-pitch... then he doesn't know how to punctuate his sentences, grouping words together, then making a pause between key words that leave you anxious to get the next word... The content is valid, but his way of transmitting is just horrible.
I couldn't stand his voice, although succeeded to listen to the whole thing.
The guided meditation is done by him, so I can forget about it; NO WAY I'm relaxing with him!

It's a shame, had Weil did it alone, it would have be a great piece of work.

Great CD
I bought this along with a new CD player for my wife. She loves the CD.

A Great Team!
Dr. Andrew Weil and Jon Kabot-Zinn are two of the best in their fields.They make a great team!!The information continues to help me keep my focus and grow in awareness of myself and my world.Thanks.

I'd pass on this one
I have several meditation/healing cd's from Andrew Weil, which I enjoy. This is not one of them. Perhaps as an introduction to meditation there is some useful content, but I did not find it helpful.

helpinghand
this is a great cd. you just listen to it and follow the instructions and can actually learn to meditate. great ... Read more

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"Teach us to overcome our fear of life; and in that freedom may we learn to understand life and, in our understanding of life, to love."

"I must ease the tension in my heart that ejects the sharp barb, the stinging word. I want to be more loving in my heart that, with unconscious awareness and deliberate intent, I shall be a kind, a gracious human being."

"Life abounds in all variety of resources and resourcefulness. Every moment is a divine encounter, every facet is an exposure to the boundless energies by which life is sustained and our spirits made whole."

Howard Thurman, the great spiritualist and mystic, was renowned for the quiet beauty of his reflections on humanity and our relationship to God. This collection of fifty-four of his most well-known meditations features his thoughts on prayer, community, and the joys and rituals of life. Within its pages are words that sustain, elevate, and inspire. From "A Man Becomes His Dream" to "I Need Courage" to "The Season of Remembrance," Thurman addresses life's moments of trial and uncertainty and offers a message of hope and endurance for people of all faiths. ... Read more

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A must have!
This book has been more than what I hoped. A friend read a few excerpts from her copy and I decided to get one for myself. This is better than any daily devotional or short form inspirational book I've ever had next to my bed. There's not a daily life struggle that he doesn't address. It's truly a must have!

Heart, Soul and Mind Connection
This book is a profound revealation of the connection between the heart, soul and mind. Howard Thurman is a prolific writer, scholar, and intuitive who seemed to have a direct line to the Universal Spirit. It is not a book that is to be stored on the shelf as one can read it again and again and each time it would have new meaning for the reader. His meditations are truly from the depths of his heart. Highly recommended!
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Touched my Soul!
I am speechless with this man and his work. He is a great philospher & great spirtual teacher. He has touched my soul in all my trials in life. "Meditations of the Heart" will assist you in your trials and assist you in your spirtual growth. I have read many times along with "Deep is the Hunger".You will be touched.

Peace & Blessings

For the Poet and The Seeker of the Heart of God
I have read this book probably about 5 times. However, every time I read a poem or meditation, I got some type of new revelation from this man's words. Howard Thurman is by far one of the most wise ,intellectual,spiritual and thought provoking men I have ever studied. This book touches every issue that probably every person will inevitably face. From life, love, race, death, pain and joy, this book is a must read for the poet and the seeker of the very heart of God alike. ... Read more

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I love it
This is the third series of CDs I buy from Dr. Jeffrey Thompson.I really enjoy meditating with this CD.

Theta Meditation System
I purchased this CD on the recommendation of a close friend who had been using the CD.It definitely helps calm the mind and allows one to go into a deeper meditative state.It achieves what I hoped for and I use it several times a week when I am needing a more relaxed and pensive state. Highly recommend.

Theta Meditation System
Two CD's were included in this set.They were not the original CD's which shouldhave come under this title.I am very disappointed with this order and I cannot find a way to return it via the website.

mostly noise
When you read something like "Renew Your Spirit, Gain Insight, and Intuition" it should immediately raise the red flag. Somebody is selling snake oil in mp3 format. This so called music is more of an annoying noise. Do yourself a favor spend that money on some quality classical music. You'll get a whole lot more enjoyment.

really great destressing easy
This Theta Meditation CD is so good- I use it with my patients daily.If they are anxious, didn't sleep good, feel out of sorts or in physical pain- it is such a centering tool.Patients say it is "better than an ativan", "where did I go?" ...just amazed at their results.I am no longer surprised. It consistently works and people feel better. (Marianne Z.) ... Read more

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This book serves as an excellent guide for the serious meditator. Included are in-depth discussions of the problems and practices of meditation, proper preparations, and concrete methods for deepening meditation. ... Read more

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FROM my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper.

From the reputation and remembrance of my father, modesty and a manly character.

From my mother, piety and beneficence, and abstinence, not only from evil deeds, but even from evil thoughts; and further, simplicity in my way of living, far removed from the habits of the rich. From my great-grandfather, not to have frequented public schools,and to have had good teachers at home, and to know that on such things a man should spend liberally.... ... Read more

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Daily Dose of Philosophy
Open this book at any page, read a line or two and take the daily dose of ancient philosophy through your day with you. That's the way I read Marcus, anyway. ... Read more

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Product Description:Mindfulness has been shown in clinical trials to be an effective way of reducing stress. It is a form of focused awareness that helps to prevent the runaway thinking that gives rise to physical and emotional hyper-arousal. The two meditations on this CD help us to develop this transformative quality of mindfulness, by means of which we practice acceptance of our present-moment experience in a non-judgmental way.

Although the meditations on this CD are Buddhist in origin, they can be practiced by people who follow any spiritual tradition or none at all. ... Read more

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calming
The first time I used this CD I fell asleep. I know that is supposed to be the wrong thing to do while meditating but I am an insomniac with a really stressful job. I think it is a good sign that I fell asleep. I love Bodhi Paksa's voice. very soothing. you can tell he is coming from a relaxed and focused place, it just transfers right to the listener.

his best
I use lots of meditation CDs, and Bodhipaksa by far is my favorite.Of all his works, this CD would be my favorite.

plesantly peaceful
Meditation is a new experience for me. This CD was a perfect enterance to a very plesant relief from all of the daily stresses. I use it everyday.

Guided Meditations for Stress Reduction
The voice on the CD is not at all soothing.I expected a soothing far eastern accent and got a harsh, Scottish accent.I recommend buying the CDs narrated by Shakti Gawain herself.

I love this guy
This guy's voice really relaxes me.There is no music on the CD.It is only his calming voice that helps you relieve stress and relax.I highly recommend this! ... Read more

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Landscape Meditations examines the process of capturing a sense of place through a series of views of a single landscape subject, like Van Gogh did with sunflowers or Monet did with haystacks and cathedrals. Topics explored include using mist, wildflowers, the beach, fields, trees, and roads and pathways. Each of these topics begins with a brief introduction to the specific theme, followed by paintings that show the progression of the idea being explored. A concluding discussion provides artists with further thoughts about how the theme might apply to their work. ... Read more

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Landscape Meditations by Elizabeth Mowry

I have recently taken up pastel painting and attended classes.I always share my books with classmates and we do learn quite a lot from them.

Great inspiration for artists
This book is full of beautiful paintings and great ideas on painting.Mowry does a great job writing about her inspiration for painting and discusses ways you improve your paintings.A great book for anyone interested in landscape art.

Elizabeth Mowry
Elizabeth Mowry's pastel books are an inspiration, not just for her beautiful artworks but for her choice of poetry and meditations. The colours set the moods and the words give pause for thought. Wonderful books, especially Landscape Meditations.

Elizabeth Mowrey's "Landscape Meditations"
It was my privilege to recently obtain a copy of Elizabeth Mowrey's latest book, "Landscape Meditations." I thorougly enjoyed her two earlier books and eagerly looked forward to receiving this one. I was not disappointed! This is not a "how to" or a "look what I did" book. As in her earlier books, she teaches us more of a philosophical even spiritual approach to artistic expression. To those of us that can't approach her talent, she lets us glimpse how a true artist thinks. I especially appreciated her sense of place in her paintings which to me is akin to the writings of Wendell Berry. Her writing and, of course, her wonderful oil pastels are good for the soul.

Inspiring, magical book!
When you are weary from toiling over your masterpiece, you must grab this book by Elizabeth Mowry, curl up in your favorite spot and just enjoy this wonderful book. The author & artist wants you to get involved with your painting and learn to FEEL what your eyes see, so that what you put on paper is part of yourself. It's your story, your vision of life. Ms. Mowry is a very talented artist who shares with the reader her thoughts & ideas that went into the many beautiful paintings she rendered in pastels & some in oils. The book is so beautifully done, with many, many beautiful landscapes she painted during her travels all over the world and her narrative about her travels and her personal thoughts about the many scenes she painted, that I didn't realize until I got well into the book that she was also giving the reader many valuable lessons in such things as structure of a painting, light source, theme painting, & individualizing one's work. Wow, what a book. It's a joy. ... Read more

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Snow Lion's bestselling author teaches practitioners to calm their minds, still mental chatter, and cultivate compassion in over fourteen hours of guided meditations. An outstanding and engaging introduction to the stages of the path, a step-by-step meditation program. Run time: 15 hours ... Read more

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Great resource
This book and CD are priceless if you are finding your way with Lam Rim practice.I have used it every day and find it easy to use and follow and it relates to whatever stage of the path you are up to.I put the CD onto my Ipod and take it with me everywhere I go just in case I have a few minutes spare.
The only comment I would add is that it's a shame none of prayers etc have a Sanskrit version.

Buddhist Must-Have
Oh I wish Ani Chodron came out with this CD earlier in my life.These guided meditations are to the point and well narrated.I would put this as one of the most important purchase among my hundreds.I "try" to follow Karma Kagyu lineage which also has Kadampa teaching as basis.Without the base, it is just a house of cards.Ani Chodron's Lam Rim CD makes "Four thoughts turning the mind" meditations easy.I just focus on a few.I still remember reading Chagdud Tulku's books years ago on how one should meditate and then at the end rest in the natural state without attempt trying to improve the mind as long or short as one inclines.This CD is perfect for guidance.I wish there will be more products like this coming from all lineages.Thank you!!!!

Perfect
This is as good as it gets, not only for beginners, but for everyone who wants a concise reference for Lamrim meditations. Not only is there an excellent book provided, which thoroughly explains the benefits of meditation, it also includes 14+ hours of guided and easy-to-use meditations on an mp3 CD and is approved by the Dalai Lama.

Chodron's book is clear and easy to understand and the approximate 40 meditations on the included CD are easy to follow and delivered with extraordinary warmth, combining to yield a most effective outcome. There is enough material here for in-depth learning and practice of genuine Buddhist meditation techniques if you so choose to take advantage of all of its contents, or if a brief meditation experience is all that is required, there are short and basic techniques provided as well.

George Feurestein, Manalda Magazine, and the Feminist Review
"Ven. Chodron is well known for her many clear writings. As the CD shows, she also has a clear, gentle, and calm voice, which makes the selected meditations on the Stages of the Path a delight and also very positive to listen to.... If the graduated path, as the lam rim approach is also called, has proven helpful to countless generations of monastics, it is even more important to modern Western lay practitioners, who are dealing with a good many more challenges and distractions. I can recommend without reservation both Ven. Chodron's book and the audiorecording, which generously extends over 14 hours."--Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D.

"Listen and learn as the lighthearted, happy, kind voice of Bikshuni Thubten Chodron guides us along the gradual path to enlightenment. Yes, this wonderful 224-page book is accompanied by a fourteen-hour MP3 CD with no less than 46 meditations! How often have we heard a teacher describe the teachings of the lam-rim and gone away wondering how to put them into practice--and here is a way to actually experience them. No more excuses: Soon the rhythm of meditating becomes as habitual and essential as the morning cuppa. Are you working with distractions? Dealing with mental afflictions? Distinctly possible under this gentle, kindly guidance."--Mandala

"I have found few guides through the sometimes-complex practices of Tibetan Buddhism that are this thorough, accessible, and practical. The questions Chodron presents throughout the book and MP3 CD are the types of questions you might want to tape to your bathroom mirror, and she provides enough of them that you could easily start your day contemplating a different question for months. This is not the sort of book that requires a sequential reading; it is superbly organized to provide quick and easy access to any of the concepts you are currently working with, and there is plenty for those at each stage of the path. Even if you are not strictly a student of Tibetan Buddhism, there are enough core spiritual and ethical concepts covered in this book as to make it a worthwhile read for anyone...whatever your primary spiritual practice."--The Feminist Review

The Missing Link to Establishing a Daily Meditation Practice
The guided meditation mp3 CD in this book was the missing link I had been looking for in establishing a daily meditation practice. Thubten Chodron communicates the practical benefits of Buddhist teachings more effectively than anyone I've read and each of these guided meditations focuses on drawing connections between Buddhist principles and everyday situations. Distributing over 14 hours of guided meditations on one CD accompanying this hardbound volume provides an invaluable tool at an EXTREMELY reasonable price. If you have any hesitation at all about ordering this book and mp3 CD, visit thubtenchodron.org and listen to one of the author's talks or read one of her essays. Discover for yourself whether or not her down to earth approach is right for you. ... Read more

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A road map to happiness and inner peace from top meditation teacher Hari Kaur Khalsa.

Internationally renowned meditation teacher Hari Kaur Khalsa knows well the whirlwind stresses and strains placed on women today. Through the secrets of ancient Kundalini chanting and meditation techniques, women will find peace amid all the chaos, develop their creativity, and hone their inner wisdom.

To introduce the newcomer to meditation, Hari Kaur helps the reader, step by step, to create a space in which to meditate, to become familiar and comfortable with different postures, to breathe deeply and effectively, and to clear the mind. Plainly organized into sections uniquely tailored to a woman's changing physical and emotional needs, Hari Kaur teaches how to:

- alleviate frustration, ward off moodiness, and become calm
- ease life transitions, accept change, and encourage personal creativity
- fully realize the potentials of pregnancy and motherhood; and much more

In addition, Hari Kaur discusses seven steps to achieve happiness and how to use meditation to build a spiritual identity. Her meditations are presented in the original Sikh as well as in English translation. And the easy-to-reference format will keep the readerreturning again and again as she grows through meditation and in her daily life. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Awesome, easy, connecting
Wow! Cutting through to the core of our soul and womanhood! My current favorite. Unique, easy, focused practices that are powerful, effective, greatest personal clarity, and especially for connecting with the cosmos. I often run into my kundalini yoga teacher at the most unexpected locations when I practice these postures/mantras as well as finding out whose soul - family, friends, acquaintances - is in tune with me.

Marvellous
This is a wonderful book about meditation.It explains it so clearly, in language so carefully chosen that you will understand everything.It doesn't matter if you have practiced yoga kundalini or not, you will find it so useful and so inspiring to carry out meditations every single day. I recommend it to every woman everywhere.

It works!
I was nervous getting this book - I'm not really the "meditation" type person.But I was feeling stressed out as a working mom and felt I needed to try something, and this really was helpful.I have a hard time dedicating the time to use it, but when I do the effect is significant.

It's Good for the Brain!
I enjoyed this book.It is not only about meditation, but you learn a lot of yoga techniques.You learn the correct way to sit, breath, and hense you open the door to meditation.I thought the breathing techniques were great as physically you feel wonderful after learning how to breath correctly.Once you get the basics down, you are ready to do some serious meditation.It's fun and it helped me greatly.

a must-have book
I've done yoga for the past ten years and love the more physical styles of yoga - ashtanga and other vinyasa based practices. This book is something completely different. The mediations seem to work from the inside out and are amazingly transformative. I can't imagine anyone doing even 11 minutes of any one of these meditations without noticing the effect. And 11 minutes isn't as easy as it sounds. Clearly the author has tremendous knowledge and she makes even the more complicated meditations easy to understand and perform at home. This is a book worth buying and using. ... Read more