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Why Meditate? : Working with Thoughts and Emotions

Why Meditate? : Working with Thoughts and Emotions
Short Title: Why Meditate?
Format: Book
Publication Year: 2010
Publisher: Hay House, Inc.
Place of Publication: Carlsbad, Calif. ; New York City
Pages: 149
Sources ID: 21164
Visibility: Private
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Wherever he goes, Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard is asked to explain what meditation is, how it is done, and what it can achieve. In this elegant, authoritative, and entirely accessible book, he sets out to answer these questions. Although meditation is a lifelong process even for the wisest, 'Why Miditate?' demonstrates that by practicing it on a daily basis we can change our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. In this brilliant short book and the accompanying CD, Ricard talks us through the theory, spirituality, and practical aspects of meditation. He illustrates each stage of his teaching with examples, leading readers deeper into their own practice. Through his experience as a monk, his close reading of sacred texts, and his deep knowledge of the Buddhist masters, Ricard shows the significant benefits that mdeitation, based on selfless love and compassion, can bring to each of us.

Subjects: 
Introductions to Buddhist Contemplation