Synopses & Reviews
A simple, accessible guide to the ancient art of meditation, this new Tricycle Book answers every reader's most basic questions: What is meditation? Why meditate? and How does one meditate?
As a method for reducing stress, meditation has recently become a mainstream phenomenon in American culture. This insightful collection of teachings includes everything from the timeless wisdom of the Buddha to the Zen simplicity of Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Perfect for even the novice, Breath Sweeps Mind offers an historical background, as well as practical steps, to applying meditation to your life.
The phrase "breath sweeps mind" refers to the way attentive breathing clears and calms both body and mind, and it's a fitting title for this fresh new overview of meditation. Writings from the Buddha, Thich Nhat Hanh, Gary Snyder, Sogyal Rinpoche, The Dalai Lama, Jack Kornfield, and many others are practical as well as inspirational.