This is a clear, practical description of all aspects of meditation. The authors show people how to improve relationships, be more creative, heal the emotions, etc.
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"A comprehensive examination of meditation." -- AHP Newsletter, 3/84
"A definitive statement...for establishing contact with inner authority." -- New Realities, Oct. 1981.
"This masterful statement (examines) meditation with common sense, detailed explanations, clarity, and good humor." -- The Palm Springs Desert Sun, 1/28/83
"A definitive statement...for establishing contact with inner authority." -- New Realities, Oct. 1981.
"This masterful statement (examines) meditation with common sense, detailed explanations, clarity, and good humor." -- The Palm Springs Desert Sun, 1/28/83
About the Author
Robert R. Leichtman, M.D. developed the techniques of Active Meditation more than 30 years ago, and has been teaching, lecturing, and writing on this and other topics throughout the world since. He lives in Baltimore where he is a senior memberof the healing team at the world-famous New Life Clinic.
Carl Japikse is a teacher of Active Meditation and the developer of other classes in creativity, the use of the mind, and personal growth. He is the author of more than 60 books. He lives in the mountains of North Georgia with his wife Rose.
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Carl Japikse is the author, co-author, or editor of more than 75 books on the mind and creativity. He also writes a twice-weekly column distributed by internet called Above the Mean, and a companion report, The Mass Consciousness Reconnaissance Report. (The collected columns are available in books entitled Above the Mean, Toward the Light, You Are What Your Read, and Our Greatest Gift.)
His bestselling book is Fart Proudly, a collection of the humorous writings of Benjamin Franklin, which has sold over 200,000 copies. Many of his better known books are issued under pseudonyms, as in the case of two books by his cat Waldo Japussy, The Tao of Meow and The Ruby Cat of Waldo Japussy--and his parody of books on Zen, The Zen of Farting by a student of Zen master Reepah Gud Wan.
All of Japikse's works are designed to stimulate thoughtfulness and help people shed the shackles of prudery, superstition, and careless thinking. His titles include It's All in the Mind--a collection of mystery stories--The Light Within Us, The Story of God, Love Virtue, Light and Night, The Fabled Gate, The Hour Glass, A Primer of Love, The Spirit of America, We Hold These Truths, Enjoying Poetry, and What's the Big Idea?
He has also written two plays--Plato's Cave and The Last Laugh.
Japikse has collaborated with Robert R. Leichtman, M.D. for the last 35 years. Together and individually, they have written seminal books on the topics of the human mind, creativity, personal growth, and human psychology, from the recent Brainwashed! to such standards in personal growth as Active Meditation, Forces of the Zodiac, The Art of Living, The Life of Spirit, and Enlightenment.
The team of Leichtman and Japikse is also responsible for the works of Xavier Crement, M.D.--A**hole No More, A**holes Forever, and The A**hole Conspiracy. A fourth book in this series, The Bulletproof A**hole, is in the works.
Japikse is publisher of Ariel Press, Enthea Press, and Kudzu House, as well as president of Light, a nonprofit corporation that encourages the spread of enlightenment throughout the world. As such, he has overseen the publication of reprints as diverse as the complete poetry of Alexander Pope and Richard Hovey to the novels of H.G. Wells, Talbot Mundy, Joan Grant, A.E. van Vogt, Dion Fortune, and Henry van Dyke. He edits two journals of inspired writing--Sophy and Sophy for Kids.
He is the developer of the Enlightened Management Seminar, the Enlightened Classroom, and Walden Grove schools.
A graduate of Dartmouth College, Japikse worked in his youth as a staff writer for The Wall Street Journal. He lives with his wife Rose and their cat Pericles in the mountains of northern Georgia, where he writes and teaches.
His bestselling book is Fart Proudly, a collection of the humorous writings of Benjamin Franklin, which has sold over 200,000 copies. Many of his better known books are issued under pseudonyms, as in the case of two books by his cat Waldo Japussy, The Tao of Meow and The Ruby Cat of Waldo Japussy--and his parody of books on Zen, The Zen of Farting by a student of Zen master Reepah Gud Wan.
All of Japikse's works are designed to stimulate thoughtfulness and help people shed the shackles of prudery, superstition, and careless thinking. His titles include It's All in the Mind--a collection of mystery stories--The Light Within Us, The Story of God, Love Virtue, Light and Night, The Fabled Gate, The Hour Glass, A Primer of Love, The Spirit of America, We Hold These Truths, Enjoying Poetry, and What's the Big Idea?
He has also written two plays--Plato's Cave and The Last Laugh.
Japikse has collaborated with Robert R. Leichtman, M.D. for the last 35 years. Together and individually, they have written seminal books on the topics of the human mind, creativity, personal growth, and human psychology, from the recent Brainwashed! to such standards in personal growth as Active Meditation, Forces of the Zodiac, The Art of Living, The Life of Spirit, and Enlightenment.
The team of Leichtman and Japikse is also responsible for the works of Xavier Crement, M.D.--A**hole No More, A**holes Forever, and The A**hole Conspiracy. A fourth book in this series, The Bulletproof A**hole, is in the works.
Japikse is publisher of Ariel Press, Enthea Press, and Kudzu House, as well as president of Light, a nonprofit corporation that encourages the spread of enlightenment throughout the world. As such, he has overseen the publication of reprints as diverse as the complete poetry of Alexander Pope and Richard Hovey to the novels of H.G. Wells, Talbot Mundy, Joan Grant, A.E. van Vogt, Dion Fortune, and Henry van Dyke. He edits two journals of inspired writing--Sophy and Sophy for Kids.
He is the developer of the Enlightened Management Seminar, the Enlightened Classroom, and Walden Grove schools.
A graduate of Dartmouth College, Japikse worked in his youth as a staff writer for The Wall Street Journal. He lives with his wife Rose and their cat Pericles in the mountains of northern Georgia, where he writes and teaches.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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One of the best books on meditation,
By Bill Walker (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Active Meditation: The Western Tradition (Paperback)
I picked up a copy of Active Meditation about six years ago, thinking it would be a good way to "relax". Instead I found out what meditation is really for - contacting and integrating the "Life of Spirit" into our lives. Since then I have read many other books and essays by the authors. They are among the best works available on these topics. One reviewer gave it a poor rating and claimed that the authors "can't handle mainstream religion". In fact, the authors have transcended mainstream religion. The views they provide are no different from those of great mystics such as Saint Teresa of Avila. They clearly point out the best principles that all religions are based on - but do not hesitate to point out the narrow-minded interpretations, distortions or faulty logic. That same reviewer also implied that these ideas were based on "unvalidated claims and assumptions". They may have been "unvalidated" by him, but in fact all the claims in Active Meditation can be validated. But we must develop "the eyes to see" and try these ideas ourselves. Highly recommended!
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This review is from: Active Meditation: The Western Tradition (Paperback)
I read the only review of this book and was "inspired" to give my view. I liked this book. It gave me things to think about as I went through the day. I am not an idiot. I do not believe there needs to be an exacting formula to do "it" well or correctly. It is more than relaxation, which this book explains very well. It gave me a way to understand meditation and how to integrate the ideas of the practice in our society. This is why it is called "Active Meditation". I have other books also that are not so "Western friendly". It is certainly good for another look at things. Take it out of the library for a test. I have a feeling that if I talked to the other interviewer about this, there would be quite a backlash! Ironic. I keep this one around for reference. Their sense of humor makes the topic less intense than others. But this is not a wishy washy book. Helped me. In any case, I would say to each his or her own.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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When you are ready.....,
By "tourmaline94" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Active Meditation: The Western Tradition (Paperback)
I bought this book four years ago but didn't quite understand what the authors are trying to communicate. Until recently, when I read it again, it seemed that I have been stricked by lightening and everything seems so clear. If you already own the book either you have already gotten it or just not ready like I was before. Be patient, you will know when you are ready.....I love you HERMAN
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The two most important elements of human consciousness are the personality, which we use in daily self-expression, and the higher self, which most of us largely ignore. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Active Meditation, Great Invocation, The Art of Living, Becoming Graceful New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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