Let us learn Meditation
Book Specification
Item Code: | IDJ768 |
Author: | Arvind Narayan |
Publisher: | Ocean Books Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi |
Language: | English |
Edition: | 2005 |
ISBN: | 8188322555 |
Pages: | 183 |
Cover: | Hardcover |
Other Details | 8.6" X 5.5" |
Weight | 350 gm |
Book Description
Preface
Why yet another book on meditation? We publish this book to celebrate the ancient wisdom that takes you right to the core of your life. Step by step we show you how to overreach your limitations, into the luminous spiritual freedom. This blissful freedom is uncaused and therefore undying. It comes from the spring of Consciousness, your own Self-Nature. Our aim in publishing this book is not just so you can gain more knowledge about life and your inner being (although I must admit I am always amazed when I think how much the ancient sages knew about life). It is so that you can experience the deepest source of knowledge and wisdom that is so subtle that it supports the whole universe.
Our aim, however, is to present this book in a simple , straight forward and easy-to-understand way with the aim to lead you to the life source Your own Self-Nature. Here, you can experience the meaning of these words yourself. Not only that, but once we unlock the door, we allow many different masters from different cultures and religions to tell you what they had experienced with meditation. Amongst them we include: Patanjali, Lord Buddha, Mahavir, Hui Neng, Bankei, Huang Po, Milarepa, Acharya Shankara, Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Lao Tsu and many more. I am sure you will find that it moment of deep meditation some of these masters speak right to your soul leading to your Enlightenment.
These teachings have inspired many people and led them towards their own Self-Nature. Now, by following their teachings you, too, can become free, just like they were. Did you ever get the feeling, "Oh, that's what they meant!" Even if you are familiar with the words of some of these masters, when after unlocking the door of wisdom, you read their words again; they will shine in an entirely new light.
In this book is provided a number of invaluable tools that will help you to combat stress, develop powerful concentration, enhance your creativity, show you how find life direction and find answers to your deepest questions. This book also provides you the techniques to experience mystic meditations to grow closer to your own Being, God, and much more.
The Same secret methods taught by the Mystic Masters to accelerate spiritual growth and promote success in each area of your life will now be available to you in this inspiring book. These are the very tools that will benefit you for a lifetime compelling methods you will find uses for every day. You will find yourself practicing them again and again to help you successfully reach your dreams and aspirations. It will be gratifying to me immensely if this little self-help book succeeds in illuminating your life.
While writing this book I have come across many books for reference and I would like to acknowledge them. I am also grateful to people who have helped me in penning this book.
From the Jacket
This book written in a simple, straightforward and easy manner will help you master the art of meditation. Here, you can experience the meaning of these worlds yourself. Not only that, but once we unlock the door, we allow many different masters from different cultures and religions to tell you their methods of meditation. Amongst them are: Patanjali, Lord Buddha, Mahavira, Hui Neng, Bankei, Huang Po, Milarepa, Acharya Shankara, Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Lao Tsu and many more.
Provided in this book are the tools that will benefit readers for a lifetime. Readers will find themselves practicing these techniques again and again to successfully reach their dreams and aspirations.
Arvind Narayan is a freelance journalist. He has been writing articles on personality development, self-improvement and spiritualism for various newspapers. He has many books to his credit.
Chapter 1. | Meditation: Freeing of Mind, Enjoying Inner Silence and Meeting the Self | 9 |
Chapter 2. | The Process of Meditation | 22 |
Chapter 3. | Consciousness, Illusion and Non-duality | 34 |
Chapter 4. | Methods of Meditation | 50 |
Chapter 5. | Dhyana Yoga of Bhagavad Gita | 73 |
Chapter 6. | Buddhist Meditation | 87 |
Chapter 7. | Resistance to Spiritual Transformation | 103 |
Chapter 8. | The Luminous Chakras | 114 |
Chapter 9. | Step I: Concentration | 136 |
Chapter 10. | Step I (a): Hara Meditation | 145 |
Chapter 11. | Step I (b): Mantra Meditation | 150 |
Chapter 12. | Step II: Practice of Meditation | 156 |
Chapter 13. | Step III: Intensifying the Struggle Within | 164 |
Chapter 14. | Aids to Yoga Practice | 169 |
Chapter 15. | Frequently Asked Questions | 179 |