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not mindblowing, but a nice overview of how mainstream western psychology might see the value of meditation practice.
It is an awesome book for the ones who have already started some meditation practice and are on the beginning of the process like me, once it gives some insights of extreme wisdom to understand more about meditation.
Very enlightening
This book and "A Path with Heart" are my two all-time favorites for meditation and contemplative practices. This book is a great companion for any spiritual practice. The author pours himself into the pages in such a honest and matter-of-fact way. He has journeyed through many of his inner mazes and is guiding us with his words...
This book took me out of a state of depression...you take only what you will.
this book is changing my life.it's for anyone interested in starting on the buddhist path, or starting a vipassana practice.it is so clear, so simple, and so full of truths that just set my head ringing like a bell.i got it from the library and am now really needing to buy my own copy so i can fill it with notes and exclamation points.
this book is amazing. totally inspired me to bring meditation into my life.
This is a great next step from "Mindfulness in Plain English." It presents many useful tools without imposing a metaphysical framework as to how they work. Each section is exactly as detailed as it needs to be.I hesitated in giving this 5 stars as I try to reserve that rating for what I consider "desert island" books, but then I realized that this is such a book. It's more complete at 175 pages than 300+ page books I've read on the same topic that beat you over the head and never get the point a...
Another beautiful, wise and poignant book by Stephen Levine with practices to support opening.
A constant source of spiritual guidance. Not a book to be read and finished.
Every once in a while you come across a book that strikes you as a fount of real wisdom. This is such a bookStephen Levine writes about mindfulness meditation and the practical application of Buddhism in a more inviting and compelling manner than perhaps any other book that I've encountered. Levine bases his practice in the Theravada tradition, but he draws in other sources as well. But it's not his sources that make this book extraordinary, it's his wisdom. As I read these pages, I feel that I'...
I thought it was a really thoughtful book, and a good introduction to vipassana meditation, or insight meditation. i really appreciated the guided meditations on metta [loving-kindess:]. it would be a neat book to read with a group of people to nurture their sitting meditation practice.
Every chapter is like a little pearl I want to hold onto forever. A fantastic book.
I find Stephen Levine to have a style of writing that is kind of dry and a bit difficult to read even though the subject matter is interesting. I spend a bunch of time going over what I just read to get the full impact of what he is saying. I like him and his ideas but I wish he could write in a way that was easier to read.
I have read so many books dealing with the Buddha's path to spiritual freedom. I always completely floors me when I find someone who can treat the same material in such a way that I read in awe of both the power that the message still holds for me and the great depth of understanding that a writer can bring to its expression. This is one of those occasions. This is a beautiful piece of writing, so clear so concise and so gentle while remaining as uncompromising as the Buddha himself may have bee...
A beautifully written book, Stephen Levine is so filled with compassion and light you can feel it resonating through the pages. A lovely walk through the experience of meditation, healing and death.
This book is like a glass of a fine, aged wine. It contains timeless wisdom and needs to be savoured, one chapter at a time to let the author’s insights sink in and take root in your psyche.A hidden gem that was collecting dust on my shelf, until something within me told me to read it. It’s very rare to come across a Western author who can so eloquently talk about meditation and can establish a connection with the western audience.The book felt like a breath of fresh air and has reignited my med...
Beautiful, beautiful book. Most chapters bookmarked for future sharing
Nice introduction to mindfulnessVery clear and compassionate observations on the benefits and struggles experienced while growing in mindful awareness. Author has taught in many settings, including prisons and with those struggling with terminal illnesses.
I got a lot from my daily readings. It was fantastic to try and integrate the teachings in to my day.
