The Meditation Handbook

The Practical Guide to Eastern and Western Meditation Techniques

Ebook
On sale Jan 01, 2012 | 224 Pages | 9781780284699

Meditation balances psychological well being and physical health to promote inner peace. The Meditation Handbookoffers a comprehensive overview of both modern and traditional techniques used to arrive at this state of personal harmony. Written in accessible language, this practical guide covers it all: relaxation and dealing with daily stress; attaining greater concentration and awareness; achieving self-discovery and self-acceptance; and spiritual development. A final chapter discusses the nature of enlightenment and the mysteries of life and death. Whether you’re just curious or looking to expand your established routine, here you will find the essential details necessary to continue your quest.
The late Professor David Fontana was a Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and his many books, which include The Essential Guide to the Tarot, The Secret Language of Symbols and The Secret Language of Dreams, have been translated into more than 25 languages. He held a professorship at Liverpool John Moores University and was a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Cardiff University. He also held frequent meditation workshops and seminars and was a frequent broadcaster on the subject of child psychology.

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Meditation balances psychological well being and physical health to promote inner peace. The Meditation Handbookoffers a comprehensive overview of both modern and traditional techniques used to arrive at this state of personal harmony. Written in accessible language, this practical guide covers it all: relaxation and dealing with daily stress; attaining greater concentration and awareness; achieving self-discovery and self-acceptance; and spiritual development. A final chapter discusses the nature of enlightenment and the mysteries of life and death. Whether you’re just curious or looking to expand your established routine, here you will find the essential details necessary to continue your quest.

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The late Professor David Fontana was a Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and his many books, which include The Essential Guide to the Tarot, The Secret Language of Symbols and The Secret Language of Dreams, have been translated into more than 25 languages. He held a professorship at Liverpool John Moores University and was a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Cardiff University. He also held frequent meditation workshops and seminars and was a frequent broadcaster on the subject of child psychology.

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