Meditation for dummies
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Meditation for dummies
(--For dummies)
IDG Books Worldwide, c1999
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注記
Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-328) and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
"A useful guidebook filled with clear instructions and helpful hints." Deepak Chopra "An easy-to-follow yet comprehensive introduction to the practice of meditation." John Gray, author, Men Are From Mars, Women are From Venus Meditation Pluses: it can improve your focus and concentration; reduce tension, anxiety and stress; promote creativity and enhanced performance in work and play; lower blood pressure; and improve immune response. Also, it requires no special clothing or equipment, it can be done anywhere, and you can learn the basics in just minutes. Meditation Minuses: it will never be an Olympic event and it won't make it easier for you to get a date...on the other hand, the improved health, vigor and self-awareness that comes with the practice of meditation can do wonders for your love life. Interested? Packed with state-of-the-art information and savvy advice, this friendly guide demystifies meditati on traditions and practices and shows you step-by-step how to relax, take a deep breath, and open yourself to inner peace and understanding.
You'll discover how to: * Understand meditation traditions * Develop a meditation practice that works for you * Overcome roadblocks to happiness and success * Cultivate your spiritual side * Extend meditation into your daily life * Meditate to heal or to achieve peak performance Expert Stephen Bodian distills the best of the various meditation traditions and gently leads you step-by-step to discover a form and style of meditation that works best for you. Instruction manual, survey course, and a guide to deeper exploration, Meditation For Dummies covers all the bases. You'll discover: * Where meditation comes from and various traditions around the world * How to prepare for meditation and how to sit, dress and other practical aspects * How meditation can help you open your heart to love, compassion, and forgiveness * How to troubleshoot emotional, behavioral, professional and physical problems using meditation * How to use meditation for healing and performance enhancement People throughout history have used some form of meditation for self-improvement and spiritual enlightenment. Now let Meditation For Dummies introduce you to the amazing benefits of sitting still and focusing.
目次
- Introduction
- PART I: Getting Acquainted
- Chapter 1: What Meditation Is - and Isn't
- Chapter 2: Why Meditate?
- Chapter 3: Where Meditation Comes From
- Chapter 4: Laying the Foundation: Motivation, Attitude, and Beginner's Mind
- Chapter 5: How Your Mind Stresses You Out and What You Can Do about It
- PART II: Getting Started
- Chapter 6: Meditation 101: Relaxing Your Body and Calming Your Mind
- Chapter 7: Preparing for Meditation: Posture, Stretching, and Sitting Still
- Chapter 8: Where to Sit, What to Wear, and Other Practical Stuff
- Chapter 9: Effort, Discipline, and Letting Go
- Chapter 10: Opening Your Heart: Love, Compassion, and Forgiveness
- PART III: Troubleshooting and Fine-Tuning
- Chapter 11: Meditating with Challenging Emotions and Habitual Patterns
- Chapter 12: Troubleshooting the Roadblocks and Side Effects
- Chapter 13: Cultivating Spirituality
- Chapter 14: Developing a Practice That Works for You
- PART IV: Meditation in Action
- Chapter 15: How to Meditate in Everyday Life
- Chapter 16: Using Meditation for Healing and Performance Enhancement
- PART V: The Part of Tens
- Chapter 17: Answers to Ten Commonly Asked Questions about Meditation
- Chapter 18: Ten Favorite All-Purpose Meditations (Plus Two)
- PART VI: Appendix
- Appendix: Meditation Resources
- Index
- Book Registration Information.
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