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Meditation Made Easy - by Matteo Pistono (Paperback)

Meditation Made Easy - by  Matteo Pistono (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>An introductory step-by-step guide to meditation, suitable for beginners as well as those wishing to refresh their knowledge and practice.</b> <p/>Meditation Made Easy is a clear, how-to book on meditation aimed at complete beginners and practicing readers looking for easy, approachable meditation techniques. <p/>In this book, readers will learn: <br> How to develop a consistent meditation practice at home and while traveling<br> Basic instructions and techniques of meditation<br> Instructions for seated, walking, and supine meditation postures<br> How to use the breath as an object of meditation<br> How to deal with distraction and lethargy in meditation <p/>This book is for readers who do not know how to start a practice, or for those people who do not have access to teachers. It is especially useful for the multitudes of yoga practitioners who want to meditate but have never received solid instruction in the yoga studio. Using traditional Eastern practices, but aimed at a Western audience, the methods in this book can be utilized on the meditation cushion as well as in daily life when stress and challenges arise. <br>Previously published in the Hay House Basics series.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind</i> offers a wonderful guide for anyone aiming to practice mindfulness leading to wisdom and a more meaningful, happier life. Matteo's direct approach makes the book easy to read, while his thoroughness gives the reader a clear understanding of the various techniques and methods available. It's an excellent resource for anyone wishing to learn the practice of meditation or for a more experienced practitioner seeking renewed inspiration and understanding.<br><b>Sharon Salzberg</b>, author of <i>Real Happiness </i>and <i>Real Love</i> <p/><i>Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind</i> is a wonderfully refreshing, well-informed, and practical guide to a rich array of meditative practices drawn from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The practices explained here, interspersed with illuminating personal narratives, are central to Buddhism and are at the same time relevant to everyone seeking a more mindful, empathetic, meaningful way of life. I recommend it to beginners and seasoned meditators alike.<br><b>B. Alan Wallace</b>, President, Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies <p/>"A clear, accessible, reliable, and inspiring guide to meditation that will prove very helpful for those who aspire to train their mind and become a better person."<br><b>Matthieu Ricard</b>, author of <i>Why Meditate? </i>and <i>Altruism</i> <p/>I have long been searching for a clear, compassionate guide to meditation that I can recommend to people from all walks of life. Matteo Pistono's <i>Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind</i> is the clearest and most insightful guide anybody could wish for, whether beginner or seasoned practitioner. While grounded in the Buddhist tradition, Meditation is a real treasure for anybody who seeks to explore this ancient wisdom practice in a modern setting. A brilliant beacon of light on the path to mindfulness!<br><b>Michaela Haas</b>, Phd, author of <i>Dakini Power </i>and <i>Bouncing Forward</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Matteo Pistono is the author of Fearless in Tibet and In the Shadow of the Buddha. He holds an undergraduate degree in Anthropology and a Masters of Arts degree in Indian Philosophy. Pistono lived and travelled throughout the Himalayas for a decade, bringing to the West graphic accounts and photos of China's human rights abuses in Tibet. He is the founder of Nekorpa, a foundation working to protect sacred pilgrimage sites around the world.

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