The art and skill of Buddhist meditation : mindfulness, concentration, and insight
Shankman, Richard2015
Book
In The Art and Skill of Buddhist Meditation, mindfulness teacher Richard Shankman gives readers a foundational guide to the art and skill of Buddhist meditation, showing them how to construct a daily practice that unifies two major Theravada Buddhist traditions--concentration meditation and insight meditation. This new, integrative, and simple approach will help readers manage stress, quiet their busy minds, and cultivate a lasting sense of well-being.
Main title:
Author:
Shankman, Richard, author
Imprint:
Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., 2015.©2015.
Collation:
147 pages ; 23 cm
Contents:
Introduction -- Establishing the foundation for meditation -- Beginning instructions -- As concentration begins to grow -- Working with difficulties -- Right concentration -- Deepening concentration -- Strong energies and challenging experiences -- Jhana: the culmination of concentration -- Insight -- Equanimity.
ISBN:
9781626252936 (paperback)1626252939 (paperback)
Dewey class:
294.34435294.3
Language:
English
BRN:
427779
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Library | -Society | SOCIETY 294.3 SHAN | Available |
| Kathleen Syme Carlton | -Society | SOCIETY 294.3 SHAN | On loan - Due: 08 Jul 2026 |