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The Meditative Mind: The Varieties of Meditative Experience
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From the New York Times Bestselling author, a classic interpretation of all varieties of meditation. “Goleman’s wide-ranging meditative experience imbues the volume with an authority and authenticity . . . and continues to make his writings some of the liveliest available on meditation.”—Publisher’s Weekly The Meditative Mind is an essential traveler’s guide to the topography of the spirit for every spiritual seeker. For the beginning meditator, the book provides a comprehensive, accessible overview of the different kinds of meditation, from Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, Jewish, and Christian to Transcendental, Tantric, Kundalini, Tibeta Buddhist, Zen, and those developed by Gurdjeff and Krishnamurti, and introduces the reader to the basic elements of their practice. For the experienced meditator, Goleman explores the distinct levels of consciousness developed as a result of long-term application.
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| Weight | 0.23 kg |
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| Dimensions | 1.66 × 13.8 × 20.76 cm |
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| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 240 |
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| Year Published | 1996-1-3 |
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| Publication City/Country | USA |
| ISBN 10 | 0874778336 |
| About The Author | Daniel Goleman is the New York Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking book Emotional Intelligence. A psychologist and science journalist, he reported on brain and behavioral research for The New York Times for many years, and has received several awards for his writing. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including three accounts of meetings he has moderated between the Dalai Lama and scientists, psychotherapists, and social activists. Goleman is a founding member of the board of the Mind and Life Institute, a cofounder of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, and codirector of the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations. |
| Table Of Content | The Meditative Mind ForewordPrefaceIntroductionPart One. The Visuddhimagga: A Map for Inner Space1. Preparation for Meditation2. The Path of Concentration3. The Path of InsightPart Two. Meditation Paths: A Survey4. Hindu Bhakti5. Jewish Kabbalah6. Christian Hesychasm7. Sufism8. Transcendental Meditation9. Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga10. Indian Tantra and Kundalini Yoga11. Tibetan Buddhism12. Zen13. Gurdjieff's Fourth Way14. Krishnamurti's Choiceless AwarenessPart Three. Meditation Paths: Their Essential Unity15. Preparation for Meditation16. Attention17. Seeing What You Believe18. Altered States in MeditationPart Four. The Psychology of Meditation19. Abhidhamma: An Eastern Psychology20. Psychology: East and West21: Meditation: Research and Practical ApplicationsBibliographySelected ReadingsIndex |
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