Kathleen Mc Donalds : How to Meditate used

Synopsis:
New revised edition. A refreshingly readable, highly popular introduction to meditation, written by a Western Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition.

What is meditation? Why practice it? Which technique is best for me? How do I do it? The answers to these often asked questions are contained in this down-to-earth book by Kathleen McDonald (Sangye Khadro) ordained as a nun in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in 1974 and with solid experience in both the practice and teaching of meditation. How to Meditate contains a wealth of practical advice on a variety of authentic and proven techniques.The contents include: advice for beginners, posture, common problems when meditating, breathing meditation, analytical meditation, meditation on the mind, meditation on emptiness, death awareness and impermanence, meditation on love, dealing with negative energy, visualization techniques, devotional practices, and purification.

"This book is as beautifully simple and direct as its title. It goes straight to the heart of the problem and is earnestly recommended to every seeker on the path." Yoga Today.

"An excellent introduction...refreshingly readable...clarity without simplification." Buddhist Studies Review.

"Intelligent and carefully written. We can feel the enthusiasm and experience of the author seeping through the words." The Middle Way.

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