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Subtitle: an open-hearted guide to the path and practice of meditation
By: Susan Piver
Edition: First edition.
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 181
ISBN-13: 9781611802672
Subjects: Meditation; Buddhism
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-178).
Table of contents: title: Benefits; title: What meditation is; title: What meditation is not; title: Common misconceptions; title: Kinds of meditation; title: Three yanas; title: How to choose; title: Our practice: Shamatha; title: How to meditate; title: Tips for establishing your practice; title: On posture; title: Setting up your space; title: Keeping it sacred; title: Obstacles and antidotes; title: Meditation and depression; title: Meditation and creativity; title: Meditation and compassion; title: Meditation and love; title: Aspire: the seven-day meditation challenge; title: To deepen: a weekend meditation retreat at home; title: Epilogue: a personal story; title: Appendix A: FAQs; title: Appendix B: Important figures; title: Appendix C: Resources.