Meditation: Path to the Deepest Self (Whole Way) [Paperback]

DK Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Series: Whole Way Library | Publication Date: April 1, 2002

Experience the ultimate journey of self-discovery through mandalas and meditation. In today's busy world, more and more people are searching to find an accessible method of meditation that enhances self-knowledge and inspires personal growth, without demanding years of practice. This book opens the door to that possibility. Part I explains how "energy" works -- and how you can use it to improve your life. Part II describes how to use this approach to meditate in a unique way. Part III offers mental exercises that anyone can use to encourage guided visualization, group meditation, and healing imagery. Intuitive coach and meditation teacher Michal Levin reveals her unique approach to enhancing energy and visual insight through focused meditation. This practical method is designed to help anyone, from basic beginners to dedicated seekers, to create a more balanced and healthy life.

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About the Author

Michal Levin, a BBC Newsnight broadcaster in London for many years, viewed meditation with complete skepticism -- until she tried it. She was astonished at the amazing insights she experienced, from even her earliest attempt. She has since refined her abilities and taught this straightforward approach to many hundreds of students. Articles by and about her have appeared in the Times, the Daily Telegraph, and the Express. She has authored two previous books, The Pool of Memory and Spiritual Intelligence. Here, she also contributes examples of her own artwork to illustrate and enhance the book's concepts and her personal stories of self-discovery.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT; 1st edition (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789483335
• ISBN-13: 978-0789483331
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,072,662 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Should Have Been Titled "Chakra Meditation"., August 22, 2002

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A. Moore (IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Meditation: Path to the Deepest Self (Whole Way) (Paperback)

I have read a number of meditation books and found this one to be only somewhat useful. The book's emphasis was almost entirely
on the chakra system and what each chakra represents.

Only a small number of pages were used to explain the actual meditation, which does guide you through your chakra system to clear the chakras and encourage energy flow. I did find the book helpful and interesting because of this section, but this book is
certainly not a good book for beginners or for anyone not interested in exploring the chakra system.

A large section of the book, deals with group meditation and then
discusses in depth a particular meditation session where each member of the group explains their experience and the author then interprets the member's impressions. I particularly disliked this section of the book, and after reading a few of the member's personal journeys, I totally lost interest in the book. Frankly, the author's "interpretations" reminded me of psychiatric dream analysis and I didn't understand how reading other people's "journeys" could be the least bit beneficial to me.

All in all, this book fell slightly short of mediocre... I believe it could only be truly worthwhile for a select few.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most beautiful book on meditation ever published, May 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Meditation: Path to the Deepest Self (Whole Way) (Paperback)

This book is extraordinary! In addition to being the most graphically beautiful book on the subject ever published, it is also one of the most intelligent and thorough. It clearly delineates the most accurate descriptions of energy I have ever read. It describes the chakras and their psychological functioning in a novel and credible way. And it presents meditation in a manner that is very accessible and exciting. The forward by Ken Wilber, the most brilliant mind among all spiritual and consciousness writers, is stunning. Buy this book and savor it for years to come.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Michal contradicts herself, August 6, 2003

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"shadesofrain" (WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Meditation: Path to the Deepest Self (Whole Way) (Paperback)

Michal explains "her" version of meditation, which is basically chakra meditation.

I liked the layout of the book. It is very colorful which goes along with what she talks about with chakras and colors. She uses a lot of her own artwork to illustrate a point she tries to make.

She describes preparing for meditation, turning on the chakras, doing the meditation, turning off the chakras, and then recording the information. She explains that when recording the meditation to not try to interpret what you "see" just record it. She also says do not let others try to interpret what you experienced while meditating.

Why I gave the book a low rating was because she completely contradicts herself. She says don't get interpretations from others than proceeds to offer "interpretations" to peoples experiences that last 40 pages of the book. I have a real problem with authors that can't keep their "opinions" straight.

As far as meditation goes: I didn't learn anything new at all about meditation. I found the book very basic and the key concepts she tries to teach could be summed up into a 10-page pamphlet.

If you like pretty books and colorful artwork then buy this book, but if you want a book with "meat" in it stay away.