Journey of Awakening: A Meditator's Guide [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

Ram Dass (Author, Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 1990

"Everyone has experienced a moment of pure awareness. Such moments bring a sense of rightness, of clarity, of being at one. Such moments are the essence of meditation."--Ram Dass

Why meditate? To live in the moment. To dwell in the harmony of things. To awaken. Those moments in your life when there was an openness, a spacious quality to your existence-- those are the moments that truly make life remarkable. Creating those moments is the focus of this program. Introducing you to practices that increase those meditative moments in your life, until ultimately your entire life is meditation-in-action.

Meditation can be a path to deeper spiritual understanding. It can also be a method by which anyone can handle the chaos and stress of everyday life. In this remarkable program, one of the best-known explorers of human consciousness offers his unique view of and approach to the timeless art of meditation.

A spiritual teacher who has studied and practiced meditation for many years, Ram Dass shares his deep understanding of the meditative experience and explores a variety of techniques. You will also hear guidance on finding a method of meditation that best suits your goals and your lifestyle.

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About the Author

Born Richard Alpert, Ram Dass was given his Hindu name (meaning "Servant of God") by his Indian guru, Neem Karoli Baba. His personal search for fulfillment spans a broad spectrum, from psychedelic research at Harvard University to a diversity of spiritual practices, including various forms of yoga, Zen meditation, Buddhist Theraveda and Sufism.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio; Unabridged edition (July 15, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559270624
• ISBN-13: 978-1559270625
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,695,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A compassionate nudge towards an appreciation of life., November 18, 1998

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This review is from: Journey of Awakening: A Meditator's Guide (Audio Cassette)

Most books I've read about meditation have come up short. The directory in the back is extensive, and I'm sure very helpful to many people. Ram Dass is a wonderful human being (not to mention a little far out) and he's a good inspiration to people who feel as if they are trying too late in their lives to exerience life fully.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have an open mind, you'll love it!, January 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Journey of Awakening: A Meditator's Guide (Audio Cassette)

This book truly is for anyone. It's loaded with references of Jesus Christ to Zenrin. Ram Dass shows there are no rules on which path to take. Even if you're not interested in meditation this book can help you see things in a new light. I've read this book about four times and it's brought a terrific calm to my life.

5.0 out of 5 stars Guide to meditation, April 30, 2009

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This review is from: Journey of Awakening: A Meditator's Guide (Audio Cassette)

Very good guide to meditation without expectations. Excellent relaxation techinques wihtout being too esoteric.