St. Ruth explains specific techniques, such as counting breaths and walking meditation, in addition to providing helpful illustrations of postures and sitting styles. The author emphasizes that through the regular practice of Buddhist meditation a person can come to know "the way of liberation from suffering and the realization of genuine happiness".
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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A clear and simple guide to the art of being here.,
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This review is from: Sitting: A Guide to Buddhist Meditation (Compass) (Mass Market Paperback)
Diana St Ruth does not waste time or space trying to be clever; she comes straight to the point: What is meditation and how can it become an integral part of one's (sitting/moving) life. An excellent book for beginners and, because of this, an essential book for those who consider themselves advanced. This little book has obviously been written out of experience, thank goodness, and not regurgitation. Practical wisdom and compassion. "Recognize the true self and the nature of this moment, and realize there is nothing to crush."
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This is by far the best book on Buddhism and Buddist meditation that I've read (and that's quite a few). It stands as testament to clear and concise explanation. It's almost as if each sentence is worth an entire chapter in the other books I've read, even the good ones. I think Buddhism is a particularly good example of a topic that should be described in this manner.
This book is the one you should read over and over again throughout your meditation career. After, all it doesn't take long.
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Clear direction without dogma,
This review is from: Sitting: A Guide to Buddhist Meditation (Compass) (Mass Market Paperback)
This is perhaps the best introduction to Buddhist meditation in print. In this perfectly concise volume, Diana St. Ruth cuts right to the heart of practice, leaving behind meaningless ritual and religious dogma. Free from the dictates of a single teacher or branch of Buddhism, Diana St. Ruth offers us just what the Buddha taught -- the freedom to practice and awaken. Every aspiring Buddha should own a copy of this wonderful little book.
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There are many methods of Buddhist meditation being taught throughout the world today, but my belief is that the Buddha himself didn't teach any method at all. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Buddha New!
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There are many methods of Buddhist meditation being taught throughout the world today, but my belief is that the Buddha himself didn't teach any method at all. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Buddha New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Simple Guide to Zen Buddhism (Simple Guides: World Religions) by Diana St. Ruth in Front Matter
- SIMPLE GT THERAVADA BUDDHISM-PB-OP (World Religion Series) in Front Matter
- Create Your Personal Sacred Text: Develop and Celebrate Your Spiritual Life by Bobbi Parish on page 184, and Back Matter
- The Zen of Proposal Writing: An Expert's Stress-Free Path to Winning Proposals by Kitta Reeds on page 51, and Back Matter
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