Commit to sit: tools for cultivating a meditation practice
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Carlsbad, Calif. : Hay House, 2009.
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xxiv, 246 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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From the pages of Tricycle , the country’s most widely read Buddhist magazine, comes Commit to Sit , an introduction to the art of meditation. In recent years, interest in meditation has grown to include not only those on a spiritual search, but also those who are simply working toward a healthy and meaningful life. This book brings together a broad range of Buddhist meditative techniques that have appeared in the magazine over the years. Contributors include some of theforemost voices in contemporary Buddhism: Pema Chödrön starts our journey with an inspirational Foreword. Lama Surya Das explores the definition of meditation, while Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein lay out a 28-day program for establishing a daily practice. Wherever you are on your search, you will find plenty of guidance in this book. Learn about: · Insight meditation: Bhante Henepola Gunaratana and Sylvia Boorstein · Zazen: Barry Magid and Martine Batchelor · Metta (lovingkindness) meditation: Gil Fronsdal · Tonglen, a Tibetan Buddhist practice for cultivating compassion: Judith Simmer-Brown · The crucial role the body plays in meditation: S. N. Goenka, Reginald Ray, Wes Nisker, and Cyndi Lee · Issues that arise in meditation: Jon Kabat-Zinn, Christina Feldman, Matthieu Ricard, Pat Enkyo O’Hara, and others · Bringing mindfulness and compassion to daily life: Thubten Chodron, Sayadaw U Tejaniya, and Michael Carroll Though targeted to the reader who would like to begin meditating, this collection also offers support and guidance to the experienced meditator working to sustain a lifelong practice. This is a guide to meditative practice for any seeker wishing to deepen their understanding of themselves and their world.
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English
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9781401921750, 1401921752
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"From the pages of Tricycle: the Buddhist review."
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"A Tricycle book."
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Oliver, J. D. (2009). Commit to sit: tools for cultivating a meditation practice. Carlsbad, Calif., Hay House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Oliver, Joan Duncan. 2009. Commit to Sit: Tools for Cultivating a Meditation Practice. Carlsbad, Calif., Hay House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Oliver, Joan Duncan, Commit to Sit: Tools for Cultivating a Meditation Practice. Carlsbad, Calif., Hay House, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Oliver, Joan Duncan. Commit to Sit: Tools for Cultivating a Meditation Practice. Carlsbad, Calif., Hay House, 2009.
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