Meditation for Beginners

Kornfield, Jack

ISBN 10: 1564556298 ISBN 13: 9781564556295

Publisher: Sounds True, 1998

Synopsis

Meditation is a doorway to freedom-a doorway that is open to anyone, at any time. Meditation for Beginners introduces you to this ancient art, and shows you, step-by-step, how it can help you feel truly alive and connected with the treasure each moment brings. In this complete video beginners' course, Jack Kornfield introduces you to the "insight" practice of meditation. Buddhist monks draw from this same tradition; anyone can use its principles to cultivate a profound inner calm and awaken to the truth behind the power of their presence. Four easy-to-learn meditations cover postures and breathing, beginner's mind, awareness practices, lovingkindness, and much more. Join this respected teacher and learn the time-honored secrets of mindfulness and inner freedom on Meditation for Beginners.

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From the Publisher

According to a recent Time magazine cover feature about meditation, ten million American adults say they practice some form of meditation regularly.

About the Author

Jack Kornfield was trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, Burma, and India and has taught around the world since 1974. He also holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He is a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and of the Spirit Rock Center. He lives in northern California.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sounds True
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1564556298
• ISBN 13: 9781564556295
• Binding: Audio Cassette
• Language: English