Learn to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Self-Discovery and Fulfillment (Paperback)

by David Fontana (Author) "When beginning meditation, one common mistake is to have a definite goal in mind, and to pursue it doggedly..." (more)
Key Phrases: closeyour eyes, path without end, gateless gate, Tree of Life (more...)

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Product Description
Presents 23 step-by-step exercises and more than 130 exquisite illustrations that make visualization and meditation wonderfully accessible. 134 color images.

About the Author
David Fontana, PhD is a meditation teacher and psychologist, whose many books include Teach Yourself to Dream (0-8118-1628-1). He lives in Cardiff, Wales.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811822508
• ISBN-13: 978-0811822503
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #197,125 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Learn to... Series.

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great place to get started in meditation, May 7, 2001

By	"ljrpicasso" (York, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This is an excellent introduction and beginner guide to meditation. I especially like several things. First, there are numerous, simple, step-by-step exercises throughout the book that walk you from simple to more difficult, helping you learn different techniques for meditation along the way. Second, there is a very short, but useful and interesting, introduction to the major types of meditation, and the related philosophies. This is not really needed, but it is short, and so makes a nice introduction. Third, there is no philosophy or religion forced upon you, and in fact, you are expected to work the meditation into your own life style. This book is very easy to read, and yet gives a lot of information in a small place. Higly recommended to get you started. Unlike many other books on meditation, this one is NOT just an ad for training, tools, or other money wasters. If you want to make meditation a part of your life, this book will get you started.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only book you will need for meditation, July 10, 1999

By A Customer

If I could...I would give it 10 stars. It is an excellent book. Both for beginner and advance meditator. Explains every problems people face when meditating and by following the simple excercises (through practice) one can be closer to perfecting meditation. You will love it from beginning to end...from the first word till the last one. I also enjoyed the pictures, by looking at them it makes me want to meditate. Very, very, very, very excellent book. So if you want to learn how to meditate, this is the only book you'll ever need. :O)

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent practical tips and reminders on meditation!, September 24, 1999

By A Customer

This is an excellent book, well illustrated with images useful in meditation. The text is straight forward and immediately applicable. It is one of the best guides in practical methods of meditating. Good for the experienced as well as the novice. In a way we are all novices! I would give it at 10 Star Rating!