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by Stephen Levine (Author) "Meditation is for many a foreign concept, somehow distant and foreboding, seemingly impossible to participate in..." (more)
Key Phrases: judging mind, wisdom mind, imagined self, Guided Meditation (more...)
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Poet and teacher of meditation Dr. Steven Levine writes simply amd gently about his personal experiences with and insights into vipassana meditation. A Gradual Awakening is an inspiring book for anyone who is interested in deep personal growth.

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Poet and meditation teacher Levine writes simply and gently about his own personal experiences with and insights into vipassana meditation. An inspiring book for anyone interested in deep personal growth.

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Anchor (January 16, 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0385262183
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385262187
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,388 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is the perfect starting point., September 7, 1999
By Michael Indgin (Westchester, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This, and Swami Muktananda's brilliant "Where Are You Going?" are the two books that have given me the most practical information on meditation in the most accessible way, especially as a beginner. Without these two books, I never would have begun a path that I'm so grateful to have embarked upon. Get them both!
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is my favorite book on meditation., February 14, 1998
I have read this book more than once and plan on reading it again. To me, it truly captures the essence of meditation, clearly articulating its various nuances and developmental stages. Levine is from the Theravada (Vipasanna) tradition, whose methods I find very practical and somewhat similar to Zen. The only fault I find in Levine's book is that it is a little short on detail of the actual mechanics of meditation (i.e., sitting techniques, breath control, etc.). The best book I have found for technique is: "Mindfulness in Plain English," by H. Gunaratana, which offers precise instruction.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Clearly and beautifully written, June 15, 2000
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The message in this book has the unmistakable ring of Truth to it. You will find yourself returning again and again to it. I have many books on Buddhism and Vipassana meditation, and I have to rate this as the most helpful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Gradual Awakening
I saw this book at a friends house and started reading it. I knew it would help me with my meditation. When I got home I ordered it and have been most happy with my purchase.
Published 5 months ago by Mary E. Ventura

5.0 out of 5 stars Skip the first chapter, then it's awesome
The only mistake Stephen Levine made in this book is opening it with trying to explain the abstract, extremely difficult to understand concept of "no self" in the first chapter... Read more
Published 23 months ago by K. L. Hanson

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide to Vipassana meditation
"A Gradual Awakening" contains genuinely valuable information for those interested in Vipassana or insight meditation, such as:

- Our thoughts are our karma. Read more
Published on August 10, 2006 by Bruce

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing
Stephen Levine is a master at simply and descriptively describing the meditation process. His personal experiences and insights are extremely helpful and full of wisdom. Read more
Published on April 16, 2006 by Richard A. Singer Jr.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to meditation and Buddhist thought
I bought this book many years ago when it first came out. Since then, I have read it numerous times. Read more
Published on March 25, 2006 by Patrick D. Goonan

3.0 out of 5 stars For the not yet even moderately mindful
I thought I would slip a review in here by someone who is already familiar with mindfulness. The thing with many books on mindfulness, is that they don't offer anything except... Read more
Published on October 17, 2003 by theworld

5.0 out of 5 stars An incredibly helpful book
Stephen Levine is an extremely compassionate person who transmits this ability to the reader. He inspires the reader to be loving and patient with others and him/herself. Read more
Published on January 28, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars It Just Keeps Graduating...
In 1989, I was in drug-rehab where I was given this book by one of the psychologists. It literally changed my whole point of view on many issues and introduced me to Spriituallity... Read more
Published on December 22, 2001 by Thomas Kelly Perkins

5.0 out of 5 stars It keeps getting better
I reviewed this book in March and I gave it an 8. Since then I have revisited it many times and it gets better with age. Read more
Published on September 4, 1997

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book for learning meditation
This wonderfully gentle and simple book carries a profound message of love and healing. It's a great tonic in today's busy world to read Stephen's important message about the... Read more
Published on March 13, 1997

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