The Meditative Mind

The Varieties of Meditative Experience

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On sale Jan 03, 1996 | 240 Pages | 9780874778335

From the New York Times Bestselling author, a classic interpretation of all varieties of meditation.

“Goleman’s wide-ranging meditative experience imbues the volume with an authority and authenticity . . . and continues to make his writings some of the liveliest available on meditation.”—Publisher’s Weekly

The Meditative Mind is an essential traveler’s guide to the topography of the spirit for every spiritual seeker.

For the beginning meditator, the book provides a comprehensive, accessible overview of the different kinds of meditation, from Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, Jewish, and Christian to Transcendental, Tantric, Kundalini, Tibeta Buddhist, Zen, and those developed by Gurdjeff and Krishnamurti, and introduces the reader to the basic elements of their practice.

For the experienced meditator, Goleman explores the distinct levels of consciousness developed as a result of long-term application.
The Meditative Mind Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Part One. The Visuddhimagga: A Map for Inner Space
1. Preparation for Meditation
2. The Path of Concentration
3. The Path of Insight
Part Two. Meditation Paths: A Survey
4. Hindu Bhakti
5. Jewish Kabbalah
6. Christian Hesychasm
7. Sufism
8. Transcendental Meditation
9. Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga
10. Indian Tantra and Kundalini Yoga
11. Tibetan Buddhism
12. Zen
13. Gurdjieff's Fourth Way
14. Krishnamurti's Choiceless Awareness
Part Three. Meditation Paths: Their Essential Unity
15. Preparation for Meditation
16. Attention
17. Seeing What You Believe
18. Altered States in Meditation
Part Four. The Psychology of Meditation
19. Abhidhamma: An Eastern Psychology
20. Psychology: East and West
21: Meditation: Research and Practical Applications
Bibliography
Selected Readings
Index
© © Steven Edson
Daniel Goleman is the New York Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking book Emotional Intelligence. A psychologist and science journalist, he reported on brain and behavioral research for The New York Times for many years, and has received several awards for his writing. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including three accounts of meetings he has moderated between the Dalai Lama and scientists, psychotherapists, and social activists. Goleman is a founding member of the board of the Mind and Life Institute, a cofounder of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, and codirector of the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations. View titles by Daniel Goleman

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From the New York Times Bestselling author, a classic interpretation of all varieties of meditation.

“Goleman’s wide-ranging meditative experience imbues the volume with an authority and authenticity . . . and continues to make his writings some of the liveliest available on meditation.”—Publisher’s Weekly

The Meditative Mind is an essential traveler’s guide to the topography of the spirit for every spiritual seeker.

For the beginning meditator, the book provides a comprehensive, accessible overview of the different kinds of meditation, from Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, Jewish, and Christian to Transcendental, Tantric, Kundalini, Tibeta Buddhist, Zen, and those developed by Gurdjeff and Krishnamurti, and introduces the reader to the basic elements of their practice.

For the experienced meditator, Goleman explores the distinct levels of consciousness developed as a result of long-term application.

Table of Contents

The Meditative Mind Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Part One. The Visuddhimagga: A Map for Inner Space
1. Preparation for Meditation
2. The Path of Concentration
3. The Path of Insight
Part Two. Meditation Paths: A Survey
4. Hindu Bhakti
5. Jewish Kabbalah
6. Christian Hesychasm
7. Sufism
8. Transcendental Meditation
9. Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga
10. Indian Tantra and Kundalini Yoga
11. Tibetan Buddhism
12. Zen
13. Gurdjieff's Fourth Way
14. Krishnamurti's Choiceless Awareness
Part Three. Meditation Paths: Their Essential Unity
15. Preparation for Meditation
16. Attention
17. Seeing What You Believe
18. Altered States in Meditation
Part Four. The Psychology of Meditation
19. Abhidhamma: An Eastern Psychology
20. Psychology: East and West
21: Meditation: Research and Practical Applications
Bibliography
Selected Readings
Index

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© © Steven Edson
Daniel Goleman is the New York Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking book Emotional Intelligence. A psychologist and science journalist, he reported on brain and behavioral research for The New York Times for many years, and has received several awards for his writing. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including three accounts of meetings he has moderated between the Dalai Lama and scientists, psychotherapists, and social activists. Goleman is a founding member of the board of the Mind and Life Institute, a cofounder of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, and codirector of the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations. View titles by Daniel Goleman

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