Meditation and its Practices

A Definitive Guide to Techniques and Traditions of Meditation in Yoga and Vedanta

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

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Meditation is a subject of universal interest, practised by seekers of all traditions on the quest for serenity, peace and blessedness. Among the many traditions of meditation in Hinduism, Yoga and Vedanta have passed the test of time, proving as vital today as they were throughout the ages in helping seekers overcome the maladies of life and attain the greatest spiritual fulfilment. In one comprehensive volume, MEDITATION & ITS PRACTICES illuminates the principles of the Yoga and Vedanta meditation traditions, the meaning of meditation, its goal of Self-Knowledge, the methods by which concentration is developed and the ways of achieving self-control. Defining key concepts in clear terms, this complete guidebook covers every aspect of this ancient spiritual practice, including: - Goals and Benefits of Meditation - Objects of Meditation - Methods of Concentration - Posture, Physical Condition, Eating Habits and Spiritual Exercises - Mystical Experiences and Realizations - Obstacles in Meditation and Ways of Overcoming Them Drawing on both classic and contemporary sources, this comprehensive sourcebook outlines the scientific, psychological and spiritual elements of Yoga and Vedanta meditation, the results of which lead not to the seeker's dreams and visions but to the transformation of his or her character.

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Utgivningsdatum:2007-08-16
Mått:160 x 228 x 32 mm
Vikt:699 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:504
Förlag:Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN:9781594731051

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Swami Adiswarananda, a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order of India, is the Minister and Spiritual Leader of the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York.

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"Fills a long-standing gap in the contemporary literature on meditation. It is a most helpful exposition of the Vedantic perspective on the inward-turning consciousness, which covers all the important and theoretical aspects of the meditative path."—Georg Feuerstein, PhD, president, Yoga Research and Education Center"This book is one of the finest works on meditation I've ever encountered. Deeply embedded in the Hindu tradition, it is thorough, eminently practical, inspiring and effective. I highly recommend it."—Brother Wayne Teasdale, author, Bede Griffiths: An Introduction to His Interspiritual Thought and A Monk in the World“Presents meditation as a universal form of worship—the key to our true well-being and our highest fulfillment. Swami Adiswarananda's personal qualities of vigor, authority and conviction will inspire readers to pursue the spiritual adventure of meditation with determination and joy.”—Kendra Crossen Burroughs, annotator, Bhagavad Gita: Annotated & Explained and Selections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna: Annotated & Explained

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PrefaceIntroductionPart One The Process of Meditation1. The Meaning of Meditation2. The Meditative State3. The Goal of Meditation4. The Benefits of Meditation5. Meditation in the System of Yoga6. Meditation in Vedanta7. The Sacred Texts on Meditation8. The Three Key Factors in All MeditationPart Two Objects of Meditation9. Objects of Meditation in Yoga and Vedanta10. Meditation on a Divine Form11. Meditation on a Divine Incarnation12. Meditation on the Lord as Inmost Self and Supreme Teacher13. Meditation on Virata Purusha, the Cosmic Person14. Meditation on the Sacred Word Om15. Meditation on the Gayatri Mantra16. Meditation on the Great Vedic Sayings17. Meditation on a Sacred Text, Word, or Mystic SyllablePart Three Centers of Consciousness18. The Centers for Meditation19. Dualism, Nondualism, and the CentersPart Four Methods of Concentration20. Withdrawal and Concentration of Mind21. Posture22. Time and Place, Spiritual Vibrations, and Geographical Directions23. Physical Condition, Eating Habits, and Exercise24. Self-Analysis25. Mystic Worship26. Japa, or Repetition of a Sacred Word27. Pranayama, or Control of BreathPart Five Progress in Meditation28. Milestones of Progress29. Mystical Experiences and Realizations30. The Transformation of Character31. The Sacred Texts on Progress in MeditationPart Six Obstacles in Meditation32. Obstacles in Meditation and Ways of Overcoming ThemNotesGlossaryBibliographyIndex

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