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Medieval Writings on Female Spirituality
by Various Elizabeth SpearingBiographies, poetic compositions, works that are mystical, prophetic, visionary, or meditative: the selections here reflect the developments in medieval piety, particularly in the link between female spirituality and the body. Included are the dramatic visionary writings of Hildegard of Bingen; letters and poems by Hadewijch expressing passionate love for God; and Marguerite Porete's allegorical poem "The Mirror of Simple Souls," a dialogue between Love and Soul that was condemned as heretical. Also included are biographies written by male ecclesiastics of women such as Christine the Astonishing, whose extraordinary behavior included being resurrected at her own funeral; revelations received by Bridget of Sweden, the first woman to found a religious order; and excerpts from The Book of Margery Kempe, in which Margery imagines herself as a servant caring for the Virgin Mary in her childhood. This volume, edited by Elizabeth Spearing, who also prepared some of the translations, features a rich introduction to the lives and religious experiences of its subjects, as well as full explanatory notes.
Medina by the Bay: Scenes of Muslim Study and Survival
by Maryam KashaniFrom the Black Power movement and state surveillance to Silicon Valley and gentrification, Medina by the Bay examines how multiracial Muslim communities in the San Francisco Bay Area survive and flourish within and against racial capitalist, carceral, and imperial logics. Weaving expansive histories, peoples, and geographies together in an ethnographic screenplay of cinematic scenes, Maryam Kashani demonstrates how sociopolitical forces and geopolitical agendas shape Muslim ways of knowing and being. Throughout, Kashani argues that contemporary Islam emerges from the specificities of the Bay Area, from its landscapes and infrastructures to its Muslim liberal arts college, mosques, and prison courtyards. Theorizing the Medina by the Bay as a microcosm of socioeconomic, demographic, and political transformations in the twentieth- and twenty-first centuries, Kashani resituates Islam as liberatory and abolitionist theory, theology, and praxis for all those engaged in struggle.
Meditaciones sobre la existencia de Dios (Serie Great Ideas #40)
by René Descartes40 grandes ideas que han cambiado el mundo. Considerado el padre de la filosofía occidental moderna, Descartes trató de mirar más allá de las ideas establecidas y crear un sistema de pensamiento basado en la razón. En su profundo trabajo medita sobre la duda, el alma humana, Dios, la verdad y la naturaleza de la existencia en sí misma. A lo largo de la historia, algunos libros han cambiado el mundo. Han transformado la manera en que nos vemos a nosotros mismos y a los demás. Han inspirado el debate, la discordia, la guerra y la revolución. Han iluminado, indignado, provocado y consolado. Han enriquecido vidas, y también las han destruido. Taurus publica las obras de los grandes pensadores, pioneros, radicales y visionarios cuyas ideas sacudieron la civilización y nos impulsaron a ser quienes somos. La crítica ha dicho sobre la colección «Great Ideas»...«De veras que la edición es primorosa y pocas veces contenido y continente pueden encontrarse mejor ensamblados y unidos. ¡Qué portadas! Para enmarcar. [...] Ante las "Great Ideas", solo cabe quitarse el sombrero. ¡Chapeu!»ABC
Meditación Cristiana en pasos sencillos
by A. J. Parr Alberto BakaleinikEL PRESENTE LIBRO DE EJERCICIOS PARA PRINCIPIANTES te enseñará los pasos básicos de la meditación Cristiana, también conocida como la antigua práctica del “silencio interior”, presuntamente impartida por Jesús a sus discípulos más íntimos. Esta obra es el producto de cuatro décadas de investigación acerca en Estudio Comparado de las Religiones y mi propia práctica de la meditación: la enseñanza que transmite está abierta a todos los cristianos interesados en aprender rápidamente a experimentar paz interior, descubrir la alegría de vivir y experimentar el cielo interiormente. Para comprender mejor esta práctica, también he incluido una serie de textos seleccionados por cristianos notables de todos los tiempos: desde San Agustín, Meister Eckhart, Santa Teresa de Ávila, San Juan de la Cruz, Santo Tomás Moro, Martin Luther, la Madre Teresa e incluso el Papa Francisco, hasta maestros espirituales “holísticos” como Eckhart Tolle, Jiddu Krishnamurti y Allan Watts, entre otros.
Meditación budista para principiantes
by A. J. Parr Maria del Mar Ruiz de Apodaca MartinezLAS LECCIONES Y EJERCICIOS contenidos en este libro introductorio te ayudarán a comprender las enseñanzas esenciales de Buda (el Dharma, el Camino o el Sendero), incluyendo los fundamentos de la práctica de la meditación budista. Además de citar antiguas escrituras budistas, sus páginas incluyen valiosos consejos del Dalai Lama, Eckhart Tolle, Krishnamurti y Alan Watts, entre otros reconocidos maestros espirituales. Aunque el objetivo final de la práctica de la meditación budista es alcanzar un estado de Despertar o Iluminación espiritual, hay que decir que casi nadie lo logra -excepto quizás los monjes dedicados y los practicantes avanzados. A pesar de esto, hay muchos beneficios atribuidos a la práctica regular de la meditación, como dice un reciente informe de la Clínica Mayo: “La meditación puede acabar con el estrés del día, trayendo consigo paz interior... Si el estrés te tiene ansioso, tenso y preocupado, deberías probar la meditación. Pasar unos minutos en meditación puede restaurar la tranquilidad y la paz interior... La meditación puede darte una sensación de calma, paz y equilibrio que beneficia tanto al bienestar emocional como a la salud en general. Y estos beneficios no terminan cuando termina la sesión de meditación. La meditación puede proporcionarte más calma a lo largo del día y puede mejorar ciertas condiciones médicas...” Este es un libro recomendado para todos aquellos que desean encontrar la Verdad, escapar de la Ilusión y experimentar la paz interior en el Ahora.
Meditación total
by Deepak ChopraEl libro definitivo sobre meditación que te ayudará a alcanzar nuevas dimensiones para llevar una vida sin estrés. En los últimos treinta años, Deepak Chopra ha estado a la vanguardia de la revolución que ha experimentado la meditación en Occidente. Meditación Total ofrece una exploración y reinterpretación completa de los beneficios físicos, mentales, emocionales, relacionales y espirituales que esta práctica puede brindar a todos. Deepak guía a los lectores sobre cómo despertar a nuevos niveles de conciencia que finalmente cultivarán una visión clara, sanarán el sufrimiento en tu mente y cuerpo y ayudarán a recuperar la esencia de quien eres realmente. Los lectores experimentarán un proceso de transformación que resultará en un despertar del cuerpo, la mente y el espíritu, y que les permitirá vivir en un estado de conciencia abierta, libre, creativa y dichosa las veinticuatro horas del día. Con este libro, Deepak eleva la práctica de la meditación a una búsqueda transformadora de una conciencia superior y una existencia más plena. También incorpora nuevas investigaciones sobre la meditación y sus beneficios, proporciona ejercicios prácticos de conciencia y concluye con un programa de meditaciones de 52 semanas para ayudar a revolucionar todos los aspectos de tu vida.
Meditating Selflessly: Practical Neural Zen
by James H. AustinA guide to Zen meditative practice informed by the latest findings in brain research. This is not the usual kind of self-help book. Indeed, its major premise heeds a Zen master's advice to be less self-centered. Yes, it is "one more book of words about Zen," as the author concedes, yet this book explains meditative practices from the perspective of a "neural Zen." The latest findings in brain research inform its suggestions. In Meditating Selflessly, James Austin—Zen practitioner, neurologist, and author of three acclaimed books on Zen and neuroscience—guides readers toward that open awareness already awaiting them on the cushion and in the natural world. Austin offers concrete advice—often in a simplified question-and-answer format—about different ways to meditate. He clarifies both the concentrative and receptive styles of meditation. Drawing widely from the exciting new field of contemplative neuroscience, Austin helps resolve an ancient paradox: why both insight wisdom and selflessness arise simultaneously during enlightened states of consciousness.
Meditation
by Alesiter CrowleyOriginally published as part of his magnum opus Liber ABA, Meditation explains Crowley's system of meditation, designed to still and mind and enable the single-pointed concentration so essential to his occult teachings. Crowley explains important concepts like Asana, Pranayama, Yama, Niyama, Pratyahara, Dharana and Samadhi, borrowing heavily from Indian yogis.
Meditation
by Linda Wasmer AndrewsHave you ever tried to focus on a particular task, only to find your thoughts racing and your mind wandering? In fact, most people have trouble concentrating on one thing at a time, which creates stress and affects our daily activities. One solution to this problem is meditation, or the practice of intense concentration. The ability to meditate can be applied to almost anything in life, from playing sports to painting pictures. Find out how meditation can help you to be stressed less and enjoy life more. Step-by-step instructions for breathing and meditation exercises are included.
Meditation - Neuroscientific Approaches and Philosophical Implications
by Harald Walach Stefan SchmidtThis volume features a collection of essays on consciousness, which has become one of the hot topics at the crossroads between neuroscience, philosophy, and religious studies. Is consciousness something the brain produces? How can we study it? Is there just one type of consciousness or are there different states that can be discriminated? Are so called "higher states of consciousness" that some people report during meditation pointing towards a new understanding of consciousness? Meditation research is a new discipline that shows new inroads into the study of consciousness. If a meditative practice changes brain structure itself this is direct proof of the causal influence of consciousness onto its substrate. If different states of consciousness can be linked with properties and states of the brain this can be used to study consciousness more directly. If the sense of self is modifiable through meditative techniques and this can be objectively shown through neuro-imaging, this has profound implications for our understanding of who we are. Can consciousness, in deep states of meditative absorption, actually access some aspect of reality which we normally don't? Meditation research can potentially foster us with a new access to the phenomenological method in general. This has even been branded with a new catch-phrase: Contemplative Science. It brings together the most modern neuroscientific approach and the most advanced phenomenological methodology of studying the mind from within, through highly skilled self-observation that has gone through many thousand hours of honing the capacity to look carefully, without distraction. This book addresses these issues by bringing together some of the leading researchers and thinkers in the field. The scope of the volume reaches from first person neuroscience to Indian philosophy, from pedagogic applications to epistemological aspects and from compassion meditation to the study of brain activity.
Meditation And The Bible
by Aryeh KaplanA highly radical interpretation of the Bible demonstrating the methods of meditation used by the Prophets to attain their unique states of consciousness. First English translation from ancient unpublished manuscripts, with commentary.
Meditation Book: Themes for Total Relaxation (Book-in-a-box Ser.)
by Fran Stockel Charla DevereuxBased on the best-selling Book-in-a-Box kits, The Meditation Book will help you to enter a tranquil state and feel completely calm and composed. It tells you all you need to know to make meditation a part of your daily life.
Meditation For Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-To Book
by Dan Harris*As heard on the Tim Ferriss Show podcast*'Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics is well researched, practical, and crammed with expert advice and it's also an irreverent, hilarious page-turner.' - Gretchen Rubin ABC News anchor Dan Harris used to think that meditation was for people who collect crystals, play the pan pipes, and use the word namaste without irony. After he had a panic attack on live television, he went on a strange journey that ultimately led him to become one of meditation's most vocal public proponents.Science suggests that meditation can lower blood pressure, mitigate depression and anxiety, and literally rewire key parts of the brain, among numerous other benefits. And yet there are millions of people who want to meditate but aren't actually practising. What's holding them back?In this guide to mindfulness and meditation for beginners and experienced meditators alike, Harris and his friend Jeff Warren, embark on a cross-country quest to tackle the myths, misconceptions, and self-deceptions that stop people from meditating. They rent a rock-star tour bus and travel across the US, talking to scores of would-be meditators, including parents, police officers, and even a few celebrities. They create a taxonomy of the most common issues ("I suck at this," "I don't have the time," etc.) and offer up science-based life hacks to help people overcome them.The book is filled with game-changing and deeply practical meditation instructions. Amid it all unspools the strange and hilarious story of what happens when a congenitally sarcastic, type-A journalist and a groovy Canadian mystic embark on an epic road trip into America's neurotic underbelly, as well as their own.
Meditation Made Easy
by Camille Maurine Lorin RocheTips on how to make meditation simple and pleasurable. Provides info on creating mini meditations, overcoming boredom and racing thoughts, customizing personal practices, and more.
Meditation Saved My Life: A Tibetan Lama and the Healing Power of the Mind
by Phakyab RinpocheIn 2003, Tibetan lama Phakyab Rinpoche was admitted to the emergency clinic of the Program for Survivors of Torture at Manhattan’s Bellevue Hospital. After a dramatic escape from imprisonment in China, at the hands of authorities bent on uprooting Tibet’s traditional religion and culture, his ordeal had left him with life-threatening injuries, including gangrene of the right ankle. American doctors gave Rinpoche a shocking choice: accept leg amputation or risk a slow, painful death. An inner voice, however, prompted him to try an unconventional cure: meditation. He began an intensive spiritual routine that included thousands of hours of meditation over three years in a small Brooklyn studio. Against all scientific logic, his injuries gradually healed. In this vivid, passionate account, Sofia Stril-Rever relates the extraordinary experiences of Phakyab Rinpoche, who reveals the secret of the great healing powers that lie dormant within each of us.
Meditation Secrets for Women: Discovering Your Passion, Pleasure, and Inner Peace
by Camille Maurine Lorin RocheAn “excellent, empowering” guide to meditation, catering to the particular needs of women (Publishers Weekly).“Wise, wonderful, and revolutionary.” —Sylvia Brinton Perera, author of Descent to the Goddess“Applause goes to the authors of this provocative book for bringing the art of embodied meditation into the twenty-first century. At last!” —Emilie Conrad, founder of ContinuumFinally—an approach to meditation especially for women!The benefits of meditations are manifold—but so few practices are tailored to the special needs and interests of women. Now, with Meditation Secrets for Women, you can discover how to love your body and find a time and place to tune into yourself and restore inner balance. Get in touch with your body’s natural rhythms. Honor your instincts, and tap into your feminine power so that you can emerge nourished, revitalized, and joyful. Meditation Secrets for Women offers all the tools and insights necessary for women to design their own custom meditation techniques, without all the restrictions of traditional practices.Learn how to:Make use of sensual, pleasurable meditation techniquesGain a refreshing, rejuvenating rest that is deeper than sleepRelieve stress and promote good healthRelax and be yourself as you reap life-affirming benefitsLive in harmony with your worldEnhance your relationships and creativity“Women’s meditation insights and needs are very different from the traditional methods used for centuries by men in monasteries. . . . Meditation Secrets for Women teaches you how to meditate with full access to the emotions and body wisdom that are part of the Divine.” —Christine Northrup, MD, author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom“A sensible meditation guide that honors and enhances our natural way of being. Bound to be sacrilege in some circles, the information herein is a welcome change from the anti-matter nihilism of many spiritual systems.” —Anodea Judith, PhD, author of Eastern Body, Western Mind and Wheels of Life
Meditation Techniques of the Buddhist and Taoist Masters
by Daniel OdierA guide to the mental disciplines and visualizations that Masters have used for ages in their quest for illumination. * An insider's view of specific meditation techniques and the steps necessary for a wide variety of * Buddhist and Taoist meditation practices. * By the author of Tantric Quest (15,000 sold) and Desire: The Tantric Path to Awakening. The esoteric practices followed in the quest for divinity generally remain a secret to the world--kept cloistered away for only the most ascetic practitioners. Now Daniel Odier, having immersed himself in the life and spiritual practices of Buddhist and Taoist monasteries throughout India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Japan, reveals actual teachings passed on by the sages who are living expressions of their tradition. Looking beyond doctrine, dogma, and philosophical treatises that ignore direct experiences of the practice, Odier provides a direct path to the heart of the religious experience that can be discovered through meditation. Beginning with the simple and fundamental steps necessary to prepare for meditation, Odier guides the reader through the specifics of the mental disciplines and visualizations that Buddhist and Taoist masters have used for ages in their quest for illumination. To devote oneself to meditation, in the sense understood by Buddhists and Taoists, is to realize the understanding of how every fiber of our being converges with all creation. Meditation Techniques of the Buddhist and Taoist Masters is a valuable guide to all who are in search of that realization.
Meditation and Communion with God: Contemplating Scripture in an Age of Distraction
by John Jefferson DavisAs culture has become at once more secular and more religiously pluralistic, a renaissance of interest in the spiritual disciplines has been sparked in evangelical Protestant circles. Mounting levels of stress, burnout and spiritual dryness among those in ministry has only stoked this desire for spiritual nourishment and renewal. John Jefferson Davis helps us recover the practice of meditation on Scripture as he explores the biblical and theological foundations rooted in the arrival of "the age to come" in Jesus Christ. Indeed by virtue of our union with Christ, the Triune God of the Bible draws near to his people so that they may also draw near to him. Meditation on God's revelation has always been central to enjoying communion with the Father through the Son and in the Spirit. Davis gives us fresh and practical guidance on removing the obstacles that block our fellowship with God and listening to Scripture in ways that can enrich our worship, faith, hope and love.
Meditation and Prayer
by Joel S. GoldsmithJoel Goldsmith was a Christian spiritual healer in the 20th century who repeatedly taught about the importance of prayer and meditation. Goldsmith explains that God is within us; we need merely try to make contact. If we believed that the "kingdom of God is within us," he says, "we should be willing to leave the world for a season, until such time as we could reach, touch, and respond to the Father within." This short pamphlet outlines Goldsmith's understanding of mediation and prayer.-Print ed.
Meditation and Tarot: Connect with the Cards to Develop Your Inner Vision
by Chanda ParkinsonRelease Mental Clutter and Elevate Your ReadingsWith kindness and deep insight, Chanda Parkinson presents a fresh perspective on learning and working with tarot cards. She teaches you how to combine the power of tarot with the art of meditation to deepen mindfulness, cultivate intuition, and unlock your inner wisdom.Chanda explores the major arcana in depth, showing you each card's correspondences, overall theme, related meditation, and more. She then guides you through the minor arcana suit by suit, sharing meditations and number meanings according to wands, swords, pentacles, and cups. Chanda also supplies meditations for the court cards so you can easily connect them to people in your life.Based on the classic Rider-Waite-Smith system, this beginner-friendly book features card art from various decks as well as exercises and journal prompts designed to help you improve relationships, solve problems, and understand yourself on a deeper level. Now you can develop a rich, powerful relationship with the tarot through meditation."Chanda Parkinson offers a truly fresh perspective on working with and learning the cards. With kindness and insight, she guides us through experiences that combine the power of tarot and of meditation to deepen mindfulness, cultivate intuition, and unlock our inner wisdom." From the foreword by Barbara Moore, author of The Steampunk Tarot
Meditation and the Classroom: Contemplative Pedagogy for Religious Studies (SUNY series in Religious Studies)
by Judith Simmer-Brown Fran GraceMeditation and the Classroom inventively articulates how educators can use meditation to educate the whole student. Notably, a number of universities have initiated contemplative studies options and others have opened contemplative spaces. This represents an attempt to address the inner life. It is also a sign of a new era, one in which the United States is more spiritually diverse than ever before. Examples from university classrooms and statements by students indicate benefits include increased self-awareness, creativity, and compassion.The religious studies scholars who have contributed to this book often teach about meditation, but here they include reflections on how meditation has affected them and their teaching. Until recently, though, even many religious studies professors would find sharing meditation experiences, let alone teaching meditation techniques, a breach of disciplinary and academic protocols. The value of teaching meditation and teaching about meditation is discussed. Ethical issues such as pluralism, respect, qualifications, power and coercion, and avoiding actual or perceived proselytization are also examined. While methods for religious studies are emphasized, the book provides valuable guidance for all those interested in this endeavor.
Meditation for Beginners: Techniques for Awareness, Mindfulness & Relaxation (Llewellyn's For Beginners)
by Stephanie ClementSome people think meditation is something that takes years to learn. The truth is, it's a very natural state of awareness that can be developed in just a few minutes each day. The benefits of meditation are infinite!Develop concentrationLearn to focus your attentionRelax your body and mind quickly and easilyRelease fearsIncrease your health and wellnessExchange old habits for new onesIdentify personal goals and aspirationsDiscover which meditation method works best for you2003 COVR Award Winner (Best Alternative Health Book)
Meditation for Kids: How to Clear Your Head and Calm Your Mind
by Laurent Dupeyrat Johanne BernardIntroduce the benefits of meditation to kids ages 7-10 with this practical and playful guide. Start your kids off on a path to self-awareness through meditation! Written in easy-to-understand language, Meditation for Kids empowers kids to start learning about and practicing meditation as a way to stay calm, focused, and confident so they can work through daily stresses and manage tough emotions. This extensive guide features options for both seated and walking meditation practices with over a dozen illustrated, step-by-step exercises like the tightrope walker and the flamingo. A short history of meditation, fun checklists, and a troubleshooting guide for frequently asked questions--including "What happens if you fall asleep?" and "Can I meditate with my pet?"--help lay the groundwork for a daily practice of stillness and inner reflection. The book even provides playful opportunities for kids to "teach" their parents the exercises so the whole family can participate.
Meditation for Modern Madness
by Dzogchen RinpocheYou are already enlightened.You don&’t need to get enlightened again or to make your enlightenment better. It&’s not something you have to create or believe in. You just need to recognize who you already are. Dzogchen is an ancient Tibetan tradition that is perfect for countering the stress of our modern lives. A simple and quick method, Dzogchen is practical and direct, and open to us all—you simply need to recognize the great potential that is naturally born within everyone. In his highly anticipated first book, the Seventh Dzogchen Rinpoche, Jigme Losel Wangpo, shows us how our everyday lives can be turned into spiritual practice—not only to ease our stress, but to allow the true nature of our minds to reveal itself, right now, on the spot. The Dzogchen view is the highest view, the view from the top of the mountain. We need to build a platform that will hold the view, and Dzogchen Rinpoche provides the meditations and advice for living that will help you do just that. In turn, you&’ll find true peace in a mind at rest.
Meditation für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Stephan BodianSie hetzen von einem Termin zum nächsten, kommen nie zur Ruhe und wissen gar nicht mehr, was Erholung, innere Ruhe und Ausgeglichenheit sind? Versuchen Sie es mit Meditation. Dafür müssen Sie keineswegs zum einsamen Mönch werden, denn Meditation lässt sich auch in Ihren Alltag integrieren. Lassen Sie sich von Stephan Bodian auf diesem Weg begleiten. Er zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie durch einfache Meditationen Energie und Kraft tanken und wie Sie auch als erfahrener Meditierender mit besonderen Problemsituationen umgehen. Starten Sie Schritt für Schritt eine Reise in Ihr Inneres und finden Sie so zu mehr Ausgeglichenheit und Lebensfreude!