Gesture of Balance: A Guide to Self-Healing & Meditation (Nyingma Psychology Series) [Paperback]

Tarthang Tulku (Author)

Book Description

Series: Nyingma Psychology Series | Publication Date: June 1, 1977

An excellent introduction to the Buddhist view, with practices to awaken the body, mind and senses.

Product Details

• Paperback: 171 pages
• Publisher: Dharma Publishing; 1st edition (June 1, 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 091354616X
• ISBN-13: 978-0913546161
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Companion for over 30 Years, January 12, 2005

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Jerry Vest "vajara" (vajara) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gesture of Balance: A Guide to Self-Healing & Meditation (Nyingma Psychology Series) (Paperback)

"Gesture of Balance"is one of the best books I have ever read on meditation, relaxation and balance. As he describes, we are the meditation--everything becomes part of us as we become open, accepting and allowing. "Gesture of Balance" has been a wonderful companion for me for over 30 years.

This book and author have given me peace of mind and security within my meditation practice and in life itself. This evening I enjoyed reviewing his chapter on how to balance our emotions. My partner will be undergoing surgery soon, so I am sad and fearful for her. She is so brave and has been through so much with this cancer. And, just when we think she is free of this disease, it appears in another system. Thank you Tarhang for your guidance through these tough times.

Amazon press has a special on this book. This could be the best $10.00 you ever invested.

Gerald W. Vest, ACSW/LISW
Professor Emeritus
New Mexico State University
School of Social Work
Las Cruces, NM

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Meditation: Start Here, May 7, 2002

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James E Kantor (Barcelona, Barcelona Spain) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gesture of Balance: A Guide to Self-Healing & Meditation (Nyingma Psychology Series) (Paperback)

Although I'm just starting my meditation, I think it's an excellent introduction into meditation and one's life. It focuses heavily on the mind and building awareness and thereby gives glimpses at the goals of the practice of meditation. Tulku continually explains why many people feel lost, anxious and misdirected in their lives and how meditation can help these people find a natural inner confidence. If you're looking for something to tell you to 'sit here, think this, breath this way' you might be disappointed in the philosophical nature of this book's writing. I think that's a normal attitude for us beginners to have, but once you've begun your journey on the path of meditation you'll probably think your original preconceptions about it were silly.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inner peace and satisfaction starts here..., December 17, 2008

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This review is from: Gesture of Balance: A Guide to Self-Healing & Meditation (Nyingma Psychology Series) (Paperback)

This is a book to practice not just to be read. The wording is carefully chosen to calm our minds and to bring our inner awareness and enlightenment.
This is my 2nd book of Tarthang Tlku who speaks in a religion free base. It is a very useful book to help you enjoy and feel alive like nothing else.