Guided Meditation: Six Essential Practices to Cultivate Love, Awareness, and Wisdom [AUDIOBOOK] [UNABRIDGED] (Audio CD)

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Since the time of the Buddha, meditation has been taught under the guidance of an expert as the easiest way to begin, and for the most powerful results. Celebrated teacher Jack Kornfield leads listeners through six essential meditations, a simple way to progressively deepen a practice--whatever your level of experience. With Guided Meditation, listeners join the author of the bestseller A Path with Heart (Bantam, 1993) on two transformational CDs that include: * Breath meditation for stilling the body and quieting the mind * Mind Like Sky meditation for releasing the ego's attachments and resting in pure awareness * Visualization practice to meet the "inner sage," and more Meditation has its challenges--especially for beginners. With practices you can listen to again and again, Guided Meditation gives listeners a concise training "of the heart and mind" to enjoy the fruits of this centuries-old art.

About the Author

Jack Kornfield, Ph.D. is a teacher, psychologist, and author. After graduating in Asian studies from Dartmouth College in 1967, he began to study in the monasteries of Thailand. He trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, Burma, and India. In 1975, Kornfield co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, and later, the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. His books include Meditation for Beginners (Sounds True, 2005), The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace (Bantam, 2002), and After the Ecstasy, the Laundry (Bantam, 2001).

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated; Unabridged edition (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591796253
• ISBN-13: 978-1591796251
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,353 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, May 31, 2008

By	J. Barlow "Gridori" (Littleton, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The meditations a easy to follow. I've tried other guided meditation CDs and they sometimes have distracting anecdotes in the middle of the meditation. This one doesn't. There is a brief introduction to each meditation that can be skipped once you get the hang of it.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very easy, entertaining and useful, March 24, 2008

By	K. Vereb "NYC Gator" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I really enjoyed this CD. Being new to meditation, I didnt know what to expect. The author is very helpful in guiding you through the practice in a calm manner. Very worth it!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accessible Meditation for Everyone, August 23, 2008

By	Jane Newhagen (Key West, FL United States) - See all my reviews

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I've meditated over the years, but only recently discovered this CD of guided meditations. I use it often and have given it as a gift because I value its simplicity and straightforward approach. It's a great introduction to meditation as well as a call back to the "beginner's mind" for people who aren't new to the practice.

Jane Newhagen
author of Sand Dollar: a tale of old Key West