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Mindfulness in plain English / by Gunaratana, Henepola,1927-(CARDINAL)350131;
Subjects: Meditation; Vipaśyanā (Buddhism);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Mindfulness in plain English / by Gunaratana, Henepola,1927-(CARDINAL)350131;
Subjects: Vipaśyanā (Buddhism); Meditation;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 10
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Guided meditations for difficult times [sound recording] / by Kornfield, Jack,1945-;
Music by Mark McCoin.Eight practices for reconnecting to an inner guide to skillfully navigate life.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Meditation; Vipaśyanā (Buddhism);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The four foundations of mindfulness in plain English / by Gunaratana, Henepola,1927-(CARDINAL)350131;
Mindfulness of the body -- Mindfulness of feelings -- Mindfulness of mind -- Mindfulness of Dhamma.In simple and straightforward language, Bhante Gunaratana shares what the Buddha said about mindfulness in his instructional talks and how we can use these principles to improve our daily lives, deepen our mindfulness, and move closer to our spiritual goals. While this book is based on a classic text, the Satipatthana Sutta, its presentation is thoroughly modern in Bhante's trademark "plain English" style.
Subjects: Vipaśyanā (Buddhism); Meditation;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Seeking the heart of wisdom : the path of insight meditation / by Goldstein, Joseph,1944-(CARDINAL)726953; Kornfield, Jack,1945-(CARDINAL)344721;
Discovering the heart of meditation -- Why meditate? -- Meditation instructions -- Difficulties and hindrances -- Deepening levels of practice -- The seven factors of enlightenment -- The life of the Buddha -- The freedom of restraint -- Suffering: the gateway to compassion -- Understanding karma: cause and effect -- Understanding karma: liberation -- The five spiritual faculties -- The three basic characteristics -- Perspectives on reality -- The path of service -- Integrating practice."Among the topics covered are: The hindrances to meditaiton--ranging from doubt and fear to painful knees--and skillful means of overcoming them; How compassion can arise in response to the suffering we see in our own lives and in the world; How to integrate a life of responsible action and service with a meditative life based on nonattachment" (cover).
Subjects: Meditation; Vipaśyanā (Buddhism);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Mindfulness in plain English / by Gunaratana, Henepola,1927-(CARDINAL)350131;
Meditation : why bother? -- What meditation isn't -- What meditation is -- Attitude -- The practice -- What to do with your body -- What to do with your mind -- Structuring your meditation -- Set-up exercises -- Dealing with problems -- Dealing with distractions I -- Dealing with distractions II -- Mindfulness (Sati) -- Mindfulness versus concentration -- Meditation in everyday life -- What's in it for you.If you'd like to read about meditation and then go back to your regular life, don't get this book. Henepola Gunaratana, a monk from Sri Lanka and venerated teacher of Buddhism, warns us that vipassana meditation is "meant to revolutionize the whole of your life experience." In one of the best nuts-and-bolts meditation manuals, he lays out the fundamentals of basic Buddhist meditation, the how, what, where, when, and why, including common problems and how to deal with them. His 52 years as a Buddhist monk make Mindfulness in Plain English an authority on a living tradition, and his years of teaching in America and elsewhere give it the clarity and straightforwardness that has made it so popular. If you'd like to learn the practice of meditation, you can't do better.This step-by-step buide to Insight Meditation is truly practical and direct. This new edition includes the complete text of its bestselling predecessor and a new chapter on loving-kindness, an especially important subject in today's fractious world. - Publisher.
Subjects: Meditation; Vipaśyanā (Buddhism);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Meditation for beginners / by Kornfield, Jack,1945-(CARDINAL)344721;
Contents of sound disc. Connecting with the breath (12:41) -- Working with the sensations in the body (12:52) -- Working with feelings and emotions (14:02) -- Witnessing your thoughts (9:56) -- Forgiveness meditation (7:13) -- Lovingkindness meditation (10:50).The ancient art of meditation -- Why meditate? -- The benefits of meditation practice -- Meditation 1. Connecting with the breath -- Meditation 2. Working with sensations in the body -- Meditation 3. Working with feelings and emotions -- Meditation 4. Witnessing your thoughts -- Meditation 5. Forgiveness meditation -- Meditation 6. Lovingkindness meditation -- Meditation 7. An eating meditation -- Meditation 8. A walking meditation -- Meditation and social responsibility -- How to cultivate a daily meditation practice."Insight" or vipassana meditation is the time-honored skill of calming the spirit and clearing the mind for higher understanding. Now, in this course created especially for beginners, Kornfield offers a straightforward, step-by-step method for bringing meditation into your life. Using the meditations included in this book, you will discover how easy it is to use your breath, physical sensations-and even difficult emotions-to create tranquility and lovingkindness in your everyday life. These simple, elegant practices are so easy to learn that you will begin enjoying the benefits immediately-while laying the foundation for a lifetime of inner discovery and awakening."With humor and insight, Jack Kornfield patiently explains the Buddhist way to bring deep spirituality into your everyday life."
Subjects: Sound recordings.; Meditation; Vipaśyanā (Buddhism);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 5
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Buddhist meditation for beginners [sound recording] / by Kornfield, Jack,1945-(CARDINAL)344721;
The author presents a collection of his most popular teachings, offering an introduction to the vipassana practice of meditation, Buddhism's essential teachings, the path to forgiveness, and the Four Noble Truths.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Meditation; Vipaśyanā (Buddhism);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Wait : a love letter to those in despair / by Lu, Cuong,1968-author.(CARDINAL)846513;
"Pause, find connection, and choose peace rather than harm when you feel overwhelmed in the crashing ocean of life"--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Meditations.; Religious materials.; Suffering; Vipaśyanā (Buddhism); Suffering.; Despair.; Violence; Suicide; Peace of mind.;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 10
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Purifying the heart : Buddhist insight meditation for Christians / by Culligan, Kevin G.(CARDINAL)763456; Meadow, Mary Jo,1936-(CARDINAL)731914; Chowning, Daniel.(CARDINAL)384233;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-239).
Subjects: John of the Cross, Saint, 1542-1591.; Catholic Church; Contemplation.; Meditation; Meditation; Vipaśyanā (Buddhism);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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