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by Paramananda (Author)
Buddhism is based on the truth that, with effort, we can
change the way we are. But how? Among the many methods
Buddhism has to offer, meditation is the most direct. It is
the art of getting to know one's own mind and learning to
encourage what is best in us.
This straightforward and imaginative book focuses on
two Buddhist meditation practices - Mindfulness of
Breathing, the bedrock of all meditation practice, and Metta
Bhavana, which gradually nurtures in us an unshakeable
confidence and a warm concern for the welfare of others. It
deals fully with the practical aspects of meditation, including
how to maintain a regular practice and how to deal with any
difficulties that arise.
This is an accessible and thorough guide, based on
traditional material but written in a light and modern style.
Colourfully illustrated with anecdotes and tips from the
author's experience as a meditator and teacher, it also offers
refreshing inspiration to seasoned meditators.
To take up meditation is to introduce a powerful force
for change into your life. If you change your mind then the
world changes too. Meditation can be the beginning of life's
greatest adventure.
Author Biography
Born John Wilson in London, Paramananda was curious about Asian ideas but it was not until the death of his father that his interest in Buddhism was aroused. Ordained in the Western Buddhist Order in 1985, he has been teaching meditation, Buddhism and body awareness full-time in San Francisco and London since then.
