Synopses & Reviews
Review
A wonderful source for the many ways of going-in, for the letting-go the soul longs for. You will go back to it, as to a spring, again and again, for fresh water.”
Coleman Barks, author of Rumi: The Big Red Book
A treasure!...This is the best general book about meditation on the market.”
New Age Retailer
A marvelously instructive and inviting compendium...Rarely has there been such a just, fair, balanced, knowledgeable, and inviting presentation of such a wide-ranging variety of disciplines.”
Spirit of Change magazine
Shakes meditation free from the stereotypical image of crossed legs, closed eyes, and bamboo mat.”
Natural Health magazine
A wonderful resource for humanitys most ancient and powerful practice. With so many techniques included and elegantly described, everyone can find a way that works for them, regardless of faith or inclination. A real contribution.”
Anodea Judith, PhD, author of Eastern Body, Western Mind
Meditation The Complete Guide is indeed the most comprehensive and informative guide to the diversity of meditative practices Ive ever read....Being someone who has felt inadequate meditating with the more popular forms, after reading this book I felt liberated to fly with numerous possibilities.”
Ruth Barrett, author of Womens Rites, Womens Mysteries: Intuitive Ritual Creation
Synopsis
Uniquely comprehensive, this one-stop resource not only describes 35 distinct meditation practices, it also details their historical background and contemporary use, ways to begin, and additional resources. The what and why of meditation generally are discussed, with emphasis on helping each reader discover what particular type of mediator he or she is. Disciplines grounded in Buddhism, Tantrism, Taoism, and Islam are included, as are contemplative prayer, Quaker worship, and shamanism. "Shaking meditation free from the stereotypical image of crossed legs, closed eyes, and bamboo mat" (Natural Health magazine), here are drumming, trance dancing, yoga, mindfulness, labyrinth walking, gardening, and even needle crafts all explored in a spirit that invites and instructs novice, devotee, and healing professional alike. How to choose an approach? The authors ask questions that steer readers toward options that match their habits, preferences, and needs.
Synopsis
More than ever, people of all ages, backgrounds, and traditions are becoming aware of the benefits of meditation. Broad-based yet addressing the specific needs of individuals, the completely revised and updated
Meditation The Complete Guide offers information on forty-three meditation practices. An easy-to-use self-test on personal habits and preferences directs readers to choose a practice to fit their tastes and circumstances. The authors describe all the major forms of Eastern and Western religious practice from Christianity, Judaism, and Islam to the traditions of India, Japan, China, and Tibet. Readers can explore techniques derived from Asian and African customs or meditations simply found in life practices such as sports, gardening, and creative arts.
Meditation The Complete Guide is designed for all readers, from the beginning meditator to the healing professional, with chapters on practices to heal physically, emotionally, and mentally.
About the Author
Patricia Monaghan, PhD, is the author of several books on contemporary spirituality, including
The Red-Haired Girl from the Bog,
The Goddess Path, and
The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore. She is a faculty member of the School for New Learning at DePaul University in Chicago.
Eleanor G. Viereck, PhD, is the author of Yoga: Skillful Means and Alaskas Wilderness Medicine. Dr. Viereck frequently contributes articles on science, women, sports, and ecopsychology for popular magazines. She lives in Fairbanks, Alaska.