- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Wisdom TPublications; New edition edition (Aug 22 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0861713494
- ISBN-13: 978-0861713493
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.3 x 2.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 408 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #252,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
The Leveys, who teach stress-management methods to a variety of organizations, including the U.S. Army Green Berets, offer an inviting and highly practical manual for those who want to enhance "health and performance, master stress and deepen their appreciation of life." They begin by discussing relaxation, presenting eight simple, discrete techniques for identifying and releasing tension within the body and mind. They then progress to concentration, offering 11 separate methods, including several deep-breathing exercises, designed to help one disregard distractions, stabilize the mind and bring one's full attention to bear on the object of concentration. Proper relaxation and concentration are fundamental for successful meditation, which here is both a path to spiritual liberation and also a real-world strategy for altering harmful patterns of thought and behavior. The Leveys then offer 39 methods of meditation, from simply listening purposefully to one's surroundings to imagining that one's body is hollow. They round out the book with reflections on integrating all these techniques into everyday life and work. Many of the strategies found here are clear, step-by-step procedures; others are scripts suitable to record on tape to play back during a relaxation, concentration or meditation session. Although they do not advocate any particular spiritual tradition, the authors continually emphasize the depth and sacredness associated with these "inner arts," resulting in a useful handbook that will appeal to a wide range of readers seeking increased tranquility in and mastery over their lives.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
The authors have written a revised and updated edition of this classic manual on the benefits of relaxation and meditation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Most enlightening and many ways to see for one's self,
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This review is from: The Fine Arts Of Relaxation, Concentration, and Meditation: Ancient Skills for Modern Minds (Paperback)
I have read quite a few books on this subject and I have found most to talk about being open and seeing for oneself, only to restrict the way one might do this. While I will never try every excercise and perspective, there is much here to meet a mind's eye even if they have tried many such things before. As a sit down read or for a few minutes of inspiration and exploration I think it is a wonderful book that I intend to wear out over time... May we find what we are really looking for, even if it is nothing...
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5.0 out of 5 stars (10 customer reviews) 19 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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Great guide to minding LIFE's every moment!!!,
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This review is from: The Fine Arts of Relaxation, Concentration, and Meditation: Ancient Skills for Modern Minds (Paperback)
This book has it all. All the techniques to improve concetration and meditation. The concepts can help you in all areas of life...especailly living in the present moment. A must read for anyone wanting and thirsting more out of every moment.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
2nd edition more complete,
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This review is from: The Fine Arts of Relaxation, Concentration, and Meditation: Ancient Skills for Modern Minds (Paperback)
I checked the 2nd edition of this book out of my local library, and I was so impressed with it that I bought the 1st edition from a seller because the price was better than for the 2nd edition. I should have paid the difference. The 2nd edition has really been revised, not just edited. It has additional material, passages have been rewritten for clarity, and the layout is better. The 1st edition has picture illustrations, which I liked, but otherwise the 2nd edition is more complete and user friendly. The exercises are tremendous. This is a great book if you are looking for a guide to relaxation, meditation, and contemplation.
15 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greatest book I've ever read,
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This review is from: The Fine Arts of Relaxation, Concentration, and Meditation: Ancient Skills for Modern Minds (Paperback)
Everything's in here, if you were ever confused, these methods will undo it. Great reading that builds on each method. I will read this again and again.
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