Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
In the last twenty years, North America has seen an explosion of interest in meditation. But many books on meditation rely on complex, intellectual studies of philosophy and theology, rendering them inaccessible to the beginner. Well-known meditation practitioner Jeff Roth has changed that by offering a fresh take on meditation that draws on life experience and living life with greater clarity opposed to the traditional method of rigorous study.
Drawing on twenty-five years of bringing meaningful and accessible spiritual practice to the Jewish community, Roth presents Jewish contemplative techniques that foster the development of a heart of wisdom and compassion. This contemporary approach to meditation focuses on using the distilled wisdom of Buddhism and Judaism as a lens to learn from life experience. By combining these two traditions, he presents a model that allows westernersboth Jews and non-Jewsto embrace timeless eastern teachings without sacrificing their birth traditions.
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A fresh take on meditation, drawing on life experience rather than rigorous study, for novice and expert alike. Distills Buddhist and Jewish wisdom so westerners of all faiths can embrace timeless Eastern teaching without sacrificing their birth tradition.
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Awaken your heart and mind to see your own capacity for wisdom, compassion and kindness.
"When we awaken to our own light, it becomes possible to develop real wisdom about our life. As wisdom allows us to see clearly, our hearts break open with compassion for the struggles of our own lives and the lives of all beings. Awakened with wisdom and compassion, we are impelled to live our lives with kindness, and we are led to do whatever we can to repair the brokenness of our world."-from the Introduction
At last, a fresh take on meditation that draws on life experience and living life with greater clarity rather than the traditional method of rigorous study.
Based on twenty-five years of bringing meaningful spiritual practice to the Jewish community, well-known meditation teacher and practitioner Rabbi Jeff Roth presents Jewish contemplative techniques that foster the development of a heart of wisdom and compassion. This contemporary approach to meditation-accessible to both beginners and experts alike-focuses on using the distilled wisdom of Buddhism and Judaism as a way to learn from life experience. By combining these two traditions, he presents a model that allows westerners-both Jews and non-Jews-to embrace timeless Eastern teachings without sacrificing their birth traditions.