A practical, step-by-step guide to meditation, suitable for beginners as well as those wishing to refresh their knowledge and inspire their practice.
In this audiobook, Matteo Pistono shares the essence of the many teachings he learned during his 20 years of study under eminent teachers in Nepal, India, Tibet and Thailand, and his guidance is especially relevant as an antidote to today's stresses and challenges.
Learn how to: · develop a daily meditation practice · connect the body and mind with body-scanning meditation · integrate mindfulness awareness into everyday life · meditate while walking, drinking tea, eating and in daily life · come to know your heart and mind in the innermost way
This book was previously published as Meditation (Hay House Basics series). Track Names:
1 Title 2 Introduction 3 Chapter 1: An Auspicious Beginning 4 Chapter 2: Cultivating Stillness and Comfort 5 Body Scanning Meditation 6 Breath as Our Companion on the Path 7 Befriending Yourself Meditation 8 Chapter 3: Discerning Reality 9 Relax with Breath Meditation 10 Silence, Stillness, and Awareness 11 Relax and Alert with the Breath Meditation 12 Chapter 4: Opening Completely to Our World 13 Sound Meditation 14 What Is Awareness? 15 Meditation on the World Around You 16 How to Deal with Strong Emotions 17 Chapter 5: Integrating Meditation into Everyday Life 18 Walking Meditation 19 Falling Asleep 20 Letting Go Before Sleep Guided Practice 21 Mindful Eating and Drinking 22 Chapter 6: Working Within Our Mind 23 Wide Open Meditation 24 The Eight Consciousnesses 25 Chapter 7: Meditation, Contemplation, and Thinking 26 Spacious Outbreath Meditation 27 Finding Space in Your Life 28 Resting in the Space Between Thoughts Meditation 29 Chapter 8: Focus, Friends, and Teachers 30 Make a Plan for Your Meditation Practice 31 Credits
"Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind offers a wonderful guide for anyone aiming to practice mindfulness leading to wisdom and a more meaningful, happier life. Matteo’s direct approach makes the book easy to read, while his thoroughness gives the reader a clear understanding of the various techniques and methods available. It’s an excellent resource for anyone wishing to learn the practice of meditation or for a more experienced practitioner seeking renewed inspiration and understanding." Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness and Real Love
"Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind is a wonderfully refreshing, well-informed, and practical guide to a rich array of meditative practices drawn from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The practices explained here, interspersed with illuminating personal narratives, are central to Buddhism and are at the same time relevant to everyone seeking a more mindful, empathetic, meaningful way of life. I recommend it to beginners and seasoned meditators alike." B. Alan Wallace, President, Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies
“A clear, accessible, reliable, and inspiring guide to meditation that will prove very helpful for those who aspire to train their mind and become a better person.” Matthieu Ricard, author of Why Meditate? and Altruism
"I have long been searching for a clear, compassionate guide to meditation that I can recommend to people from all walks of life. Matteo Pistono’s Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind is the clearest and most insightful guide anybody could wish for, whether beginner or seasoned practitioner. While grounded in the Buddhist tradition, Meditation is a real treasure for anybody who seeks to explore this ancient wisdom practice in a modern setting. A brilliant beacon of light on the path to mindfulness!" Michaela Haas, Phd, author of Dakini Power and Bouncing Forward
A practical, step-by-step guide to meditation, suitable for beginners as well as those wishing to refresh their knowledge and inspire their practice.
In this audiobook, Matteo Pistono shares the essence of the many teachings he learned during his 20 years of study under eminent teachers in Nepal, India, Tibet and Thailand, and his guidance is especially relevant as an antidote to today's stresses and challenges.
Learn how to: · develop a daily meditation practice · connect the body and mind with body-scanning meditation · integrate mindfulness awareness into everyday life · meditate while walking, drinking tea, eating and in daily life · come to know your heart and mind in the innermost way
This book was previously published as Meditation (Hay House Basics series). Track Names:
1 Title 2 Introduction 3 Chapter 1: An Auspicious Beginning 4 Chapter 2: Cultivating Stillness and Comfort 5 Body Scanning Meditation 6 Breath as Our Companion on the Path 7 Befriending Yourself Meditation 8 Chapter 3: Discerning Reality 9 Relax with Breath Meditation 10 Silence, Stillness, and Awareness 11 Relax and Alert with the Breath Meditation 12 Chapter 4: Opening Completely to Our World 13 Sound Meditation 14 What Is Awareness? 15 Meditation on the World Around You 16 How to Deal with Strong Emotions 17 Chapter 5: Integrating Meditation into Everyday Life 18 Walking Meditation 19 Falling Asleep 20 Letting Go Before Sleep Guided Practice 21 Mindful Eating and Drinking 22 Chapter 6: Working Within Our Mind 23 Wide Open Meditation 24 The Eight Consciousnesses 25 Chapter 7: Meditation, Contemplation, and Thinking 26 Spacious Outbreath Meditation 27 Finding Space in Your Life 28 Resting in the Space Between Thoughts Meditation 29 Chapter 8: Focus, Friends, and Teachers 30 Make a Plan for Your Meditation Practice 31 Credits
Reviews
"Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind offers a wonderful guide for anyone aiming to practice mindfulness leading to wisdom and a more meaningful, happier life. Matteo’s direct approach makes the book easy to read, while his thoroughness gives the reader a clear understanding of the various techniques and methods available. It’s an excellent resource for anyone wishing to learn the practice of meditation or for a more experienced practitioner seeking renewed inspiration and understanding." Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness and Real Love
"Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind is a wonderfully refreshing, well-informed, and practical guide to a rich array of meditative practices drawn from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The practices explained here, interspersed with illuminating personal narratives, are central to Buddhism and are at the same time relevant to everyone seeking a more mindful, empathetic, meaningful way of life. I recommend it to beginners and seasoned meditators alike." B. Alan Wallace, President, Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies
“A clear, accessible, reliable, and inspiring guide to meditation that will prove very helpful for those who aspire to train their mind and become a better person.” Matthieu Ricard, author of Why Meditate? and Altruism
"I have long been searching for a clear, compassionate guide to meditation that I can recommend to people from all walks of life. Matteo Pistono’s Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind is the clearest and most insightful guide anybody could wish for, whether beginner or seasoned practitioner. While grounded in the Buddhist tradition, Meditation is a real treasure for anybody who seeks to explore this ancient wisdom practice in a modern setting. A brilliant beacon of light on the path to mindfulness!" Michaela Haas, Phd, author of Dakini Power and Bouncing Forward
